Extra fudgy 4 ingredient pumpkin brownies. All you need is a box of brownie mix, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and chocolate chips! These easy pumpkin brownies are the ultimate fall dessert, perfect for a quick Halloween treat.
If we’re going to do Fall right, we’re going to reach for a can of pumpkin purée or make our own! We’re also going to have a heavier hand with spices and chocolate because it’s the season for baking and I couldn’t be happier about it!
Come September and I’m already craving pumpkin donuts and pumpkin muffins. I know, I know… I’m just SO excited for fall. I love it! This is also the time when we start thinking of Halloween desserts.
The first thing I had to make with our fresh pumpkin harvest, from the garden, was pumpkin brownies. I had such a great success with my pumpkin whoopie pies, last year, that pumpkin brownies were next on the list! I know these are definitely going to make another appearance as one of my Halloween desserts this year.
Not only is pumpkin delicious and super versatile, but it’s also healthy too! A whole one cup of pure pumpkin is only 49 calories! Pumpkin is also rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins (vitamin-A, vitamin-C, vitamin-E). Did I mention it’s delicious too? Because it really is!
I love you pumpkins, I love you!
Ingredients in Pumpkin Brownies
This pumpkin brownie recipe is so easy and can be baked up at a moment’s notice because it only involves 4 ingredients:
- brownie mix (here’s the one I used)
- pumpkin purée
- pumpkin pie spice
- chocolate chips
You’ll notice there’s no butter, eggs or vegetable oil in these brownies. The pumpkin purée takes care of all of that! The pumpkin adds moisture to your pumpkin brownies so you don’t have to worry about adding in the high calorie, high fat ingredients that we usually associate with making brownies.
As an added plus, the pumpkin also makes these pumpkin brownies super fudgy! Just the way I like them!
Warning: If you love pumpkin pie and chocolate, once you eat one of these pumpkin brownies youwill have a hard time not immediately eating a second!
I also find that people who aren’t huge pumpkin fans also love these brownies due to how moist and chocolatey they turn out. They really are a hit all around for the brownie crowd.
How Do You Make Pumpkin Brownies?
Start this recipe with the brownie mix, chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups of pumpkin purée. Add those ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir them together. It will look something like this. I demand (nicely) you take a spoon right away!
Now in a small mixing bowl or large measuring cup, mix your remaining 1/2 cup pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice together.
Time to layer these brownies!
For the first layer, 3/4ths of the brownie mix goes into the bottom of an 8×8” pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Then your pumpkin mixture goes on top.
Next, add the remaining brownie mixture over the very top. Swirl with a knife, so it blends nicely with the pumpkin layer below.
Bake the pumpkin brownies at 350ºF for 33-35 minutes. When the time is up, your pumpkin brownies will emerge from the oven with such an irresistible smell. Your entire kitchen is going to smell so good and just like fall! Let the brownies cool for about 5-10 minutes before slicing… if you can possibly wait that long. Ha!
Not only are these Pumpkin Brownies amazingly delicious, but they are also ridiculously easy to make and take very little hands-on time. If you need a chocolate or pumpkin fix, or you are in charge of bringing a dessert to the holiday table, these will be a great go-to fall recipe. Not only that, but they will disappear quickly from the dessert table.
Hope you enjoy these Pumpkin Brownies as much as my family and I did! Seriously, craving another batch as I type this up!
More Yummy Pumpkin Recipes To Try:
5-ingredient Healthy Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
Pumpkin Pancakes
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Pumpkin Brownies
PrintIngredients
- 1 18.3 oz Family Size Brownie Mix box I used Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 8x8 pan with nonstick spray.
- Mix your Brownie Mix, Chocolate Chips and 1 1/2 cup of your pumpkin puree together in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl mix the 1/2 cup of your remaining pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice together.
- Spread 3/4 of your brownie mix mixture into your pan.
- Spread your pumpkin puree mixture on top.
- Spread your remaining brownie mix on the very top.
- Then with a knife gently swirl around the top layer of the brownie so it gets mixed up with the pumpkin puree.
- Bake 33-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Enjoy!
sally@ sallys baking addiction says
These look amazing. 🙂 Simple, easy, and perfect! I love pumpkin and chocolate together.
Pamela says
Me too Sally! A favorite combination.
Anne [A Squared] says
Okay, I HAVE to make these. My two favorite treats combined!
Pamela says
Enjoy Anne! One of my favorite brownies!
Pam says
What a great idea! They look decadent.
Pamela says
Thanks Pam!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
I have to try this. I have made cupcakes with pumpkin but never brownies. Another item on my todo list after my kitchen renovations are completed.
Pamela says
How’s the kitchen coming along, how much time is left? I bet you can’t wait! Have a great day!
Cecile Hamel-Roy says
These looks very unusual – and super yummy !
Pamela says
The pumpkin hits the right spot, I hope you give them a try Cecile! 🙂
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says
Oh wow – just looking at these brownies takes me to another place!
Such an easy recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!
Pamela says
Welcome to brownie land! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Shashi!
jackie @ Marin mama cooks says
Love it! I knew you were going to do something with all those pumpkins you’re growing. I love that the pumpkin takes place of the eggs and oil and fudgey brownies are my absolute fave. I’m not a cakey brownie sort of gal, so bring them on! 🙂 xoxo, Jackie
Pamela says
I hope you give them a try Jackie! I have lots of pumpkin recipes on the horizon.. can’t get enough! 🙂
cquek says
This is a new-to-me recipe and definitely sounds like something I need to try!
Pamela says
I hope you give it a try! 🙂
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Fall is my absolute favorite – the best weather and the best food!! Especially pumpkins! I love them. I don’t want summer to end yet, but I do look forward to fall every year. I love pumpkin in brownies.
Pamela says
I have the same feeling, summer is garden time with so many things growing full, but I looooooooooove Fall!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I’m actually pretty excited for fall, too. As much as I love summer, I LOVE fall food! These brownies look like a keeper!
Pamela says
Thanks Ashley! Hope you get to make them when Fall hits! 🙂
ashley - baker by nature says
I’m so in love with Fall! Especially in Brooklyn 🙂 And these brownies have me extra ready for the next season to *fall. xo
Pamela says
I love seeing those trees change, always such beauties!
hani@haniela's says
You are on the roll this week with all the fall favorites!
I love that you used whole 2 cups of puree, they must so moist and really delicious. Thanks for sharing all your fun ideas!
We have a pumpkin farm across the street, it so fun to see them all grow.
Pamela says
Across the street, I’m so jealous! Hug a pumpkin for me! 🙂
Julie @ Table for Two says
I must have brownies, like right now! These are so fabulous!!
Pamela says
I know! I ate the entire pan except one.. which I’m saving for tonight! 😛
Katie says
There is some serious batter left in that bowl. That’s I do things around here too. I like to lick the bowl, what can I say.
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Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Oh, my garsh! Girl, I am totally in love with pumpkins as well as your Fudgy Pumpkin Pie Brownies! Mmm. Cannot wait to make these and need them in my life ASAP. Once the Fourth of July passes, I am ALL about fall and Halloween! It is my favorite time of year and your recipe has me pining for autumn and a visit to the pumpkin patch! Thanks for sharing! xo
Danielle @ Dani Cakes says
I need a pumpkin right now! You’re killing me with your recipes. But in a good way. These sound amazing
Pamela says
I would give you a pumpkin if you were closer! 🙂
Ada ~ More Food, Please says
I’ve heard about using pumpkin puree in place of eggs/oil to make brownies, now I definitely have to try it out. These look so delicious!
Pamela says
Thanks for stopping by Ada, these are definitely going to be my Fall brownie favorites!
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
My husband love pumpkin anything!!! I’m going to be making these for him. Thanks for the recipe Pamela. By the way, what size brownie mix is that?
Pamela says
I hope he loves them! It’s a 13×9 family size brownie mix box, 18.3 oz. Enjoy!
Francine says
Wow, very cool! You are really good at making brownies with what seems like odd ingredients. I would’ve never thought of this but it makes it so simple and sounds good. I just can’t get myself into pumpkin mode right now… but come October I WILL try these 🙂
Pamela says
Enjoy in October Francine! It’s my favorite month. 🙂
Nora @ Buttercream Fanatic says
I don’t usually bake with brownie mixes, but this is totally worth making an exception for. And btw, I’ll take fall flavors any day of the year, so please please please keep ’em coming!!
Pamela says
I totally agree, I love how easy this is to make with the mix. More pumpkin recipes coming soon. 🙂
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
Dear fall,
Please come asap and bring your wonderful pumpkins and apples and pretty leaf colors and crisp air and fun holidays. I’m done with this summer crap.
xo, Amy
P.S. these brownies look awesome
Pamela says
Dear Amy,
I’m coming soon! It will be be beautiful and I will supply many yummy recipes!
Love,
Fall
Jaclyn says
It’s been feeling a bit like fall outside so these sound super appetizing! I love chocolate and LOVE pumpkin even more so these would be super dangerous for me! I kind of can’t wait for it to actually be fall now.
Miss Messy says
Super stupid question, but since i’m from the UK, we don;t use pumpkin a lot. We don’t have tinned pumpkin so i’d have to make my own pumpkin puree.. so um, how do I do that? Yep i’m an idiot. But these brownies looks so freaking good! 😀 I also need to hunt for brownie mix..! I think i should just move to America!
Pamela says
No worries, I’m going to do a post soon on how to make your own pumpkin puree, straight from a pumpkin.. so easy and you can freeze to use months (even a year!) later. 🙂
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
I love Fall and it’s never too early to start celebrating with pumpkins. The brownies look so decadent!!
Pamela says
Thanks Zainab and I totally agree, pumpkin celebration all year round in my opinion! 🙂
Kristi @ lifesprinkles says
Yum! Bookmarking this for when it *actually* feels like fall in AZ!
Pamela says
Enjoy Kristi! 🙂
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Oh thank god I’m not the only one craving pumpkin lately! These brownies are calling to me, Pamela! What a great flavor, and I love how easy they are.
Pamela says
I love pumpkin, give me some pumpkin soup anytime of the year! I hope you try the, they are super yummy and easy to make!
Koko says
Yes please!!!!! These look amazing.
Pamela says
Super yummy Koko! I hope you try them! 🙂
Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies says
I love using pumpkin in brownies! The best part about pumpkin puree for me is that my cats LOVE it. They go crazy when they see it and bug me until I “accidentally” drop some for them. It’s great for their fur and digestion too 🙂
Pamela says
I had no idea! I’m going to have to try this next time! FiFi Bofinkles will try it first because she will eat just about anything. 😛
Ash- foodfashionparty says
Wow, looks so good…and it’s eggless. Perfect.
Pamela says
Thanks Ash, enjoy! 🙂
Emma @ Fork and Good says
I want to enter this magical world you speak of, Gimme! I can believe it tastes good, I recently tried beetroot chocolate cake and was blown away by how sweet it was!
Pamela says
*Opens the doors* Enter the magical pumpkin world…. enjoy! Thanks for stopping by Emma! 🙂