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!
Virginia says
My favorite brownie recipe!
Virginia says
I’m using this recipe in a bake off competition tomorrow!
Pamela says
Fingers crossed Virginia, good luck! 🙂
VLamb says
I love putting pumpkin in baked goods! I’m dying to try these. Oh, the cravings!
Dearmax says
Why the hell is it impossible to find a pumpkin brownie recipe without chocolate?!?! chocolate and pumpkin together sounds disgusting to me!
Pamela says
Sorry, sounds delicious to me. 🙂
India says
Thanks for the recipe! I just made these and they are so good!!
Pamela says
So happy to hear India, thanks for letting me know! Enjoy those brownies! 🙂
Jessica @ Gas Stove Girl says
THIS. LOOKS. SO. DELICIOUS!! I’m ready for pumpkin, it’s never too early.
Pamela says
Agreed! Pumpkin all year round!
Christine @ 24 Carrot Kitchen says
I recently opened a can of pumpkin to give my basset hound a scoop. It’s supposed to help with tummy troubles, which he was having. So, now I have the rest of the pumpkin puree and was think about what to do with it. This recipe looks perfect!
Pamela says
Hope your pup is feeling better!
And I hope you enjoy these brownies! 🙂
Katie Brigstock says
wow these look amazing!! I love the idea of using pumpkin instead of other fats- I’ll definitely give these a go! xx
Pamela says
Hope you try them Katie, let me know how you like them! 🙂
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
I have been excited for fall since the beginning of summer – but these just pushed me over the edge into full on Fall Mode! Heavenly!
Pamela says
I know what you mean Megan, I can’t get enough of my favorite Season.. let’s start early! 🙂
Natalie says
So easy I need to make these ASAP!
Pamela says
Enjoy! They’re a treat!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I’m getting really excited for fall too and I absolutely love anything with pumpkin but I especially love that there’s no added butter or oil in your brownies!
Pamela says
Isn’t Fall the most delicious time of the year? I can’t wait!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
I have done this before, not only is it fat free, but incredibly fudgey magic in your mouth!
Pamela says
I love fudgy pumpkin magic in my mouth! 🙂
Kate@Diethood says
Pumpkin, brownies and fudgy all in one sentence… oh.my.gah. These brownies and I would like to be left alone… 😀
Pamela says
Hahaha you made me laugh Kate! Enjoy your time with those pumpkins. 🙂
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
Great to find your blog and extra great to see a pumpkin recipe! I’m all geared up for fall..
Pamela says
I can’t wait for Fall! Thanks for stopping by Gerry!
Sophie33 says
I am so going to make them tomorrow ! I made my own freshly roasted pumpkin puréé last Fall & stored mine in the freezer. i will use this pumpkin puréé. I defrost it now in my fridge! MMMM!!! They look superb even!
Pamela says
Awesome to hear Sophie! I freeze all my pumpkin puree too, it lasts wonderfully! Enjoy!
Sophie says
I just made them & they are super freaking delicious! Xxx
Pamela says
So glad you enjoyed them Sophie! Happy Brownie Snacking!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
Awesome idea! I can’t wait to try this come Fall. Thanks for sharing. They look so fudgy and delicious. 🙂
Pamela says
They are delicious for sure, I can’t get enough! Enjoy Tina! 🙂
steph@stephsbitebybite says
Oh lord!! These sound incredible…and SO easy!
Pamela says
Super easy and delicious – enjoy Steph!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
they look so good! I bake with pumpkin year round, too – just not blogging about it. Maybe I should be…I thought I was the only one! These are perfect!
Pamela says
Thanks Averie, they are yummy yum yum!
Katy @ Katy's Kitchen says
This recipe is perfect for me because it’s easy, it’s simple, and of course it has pumpkin! Pumpkin and other squash do amazing things in desserts and I love that you used the pumpkin to replace much of the fat!
Pamela says
I love pumpkin in desserts, it does a fantastic job at taste and health! Thanks for stopping by Katy! 🙂
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I’m loving how easy and delicious these sounds. Definitely going to be tried over here really soon! I bet they make the house smell great too 🙂
Pamela says
Enjoy, the smell is wonderful! 🙂
Jovina Coughlin says
This is a great recipe and I love how few ingredients are needed. Pumpkin is the special ingredient, though. Look forward to trying this recipe.
Pamela says
I hope you enjoy Jovina!