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Kid-Approved Pumpkin Swirl Fudge Brownies: Best Easy Recipe

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A quick and easy recipe for fudgy brownies swirled with pumpkin and cream cheese, perfect for fall bake sales or after-school snacks. Made with a boxed brownie mix, it tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (18.3 oz) fudge brownie mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine brownie mix, 1 egg, vegetable oil, and water. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, egg yolk, 1 tablespoon sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In another small bowl, beat softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in flour until well combined.
  5. Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Drop spoonfuls of pumpkin mixture randomly over the batter, then drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture in between.
  6. Using a butter knife or skewer, gently swirl the mixtures in a figure-eight pattern, making 5-6 passes. Do not over-swirl.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using parchment overhang and slice into 16 squares.

Notes

For clean slices, chill brownies in the fridge for 15 minutes before cutting. The cream cheese swirl is optional but highly recommended. Use a toothpick to test doneness; a few moist crumbs are ideal.

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