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Cozy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

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These cozy pumpkin cream cheese swirl brownies combine rich chocolate with a subtle pumpkin spice swirl for a perfect fall dessert that’s moist, creamy, and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and shiny.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 egg until smooth and creamy.
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
  8. Dollop spoonfuls of the pumpkin cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the mixtures together to create a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, checking at 35 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smoother batter. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep brownies tender. If cream cheese mixture bubbles or browns too fast, tent pan with foil halfway through baking. Let brownies cool fully before storing to maintain swirl integrity. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and vegan cream cheese. Fresh pumpkin must be cooked and pureed before use.

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