Description
A decadent fusion of fudgy chocolate brownies and a tangy, spiced pumpkin cream cheese swirl. These bars are the ultimate seasonal treat for autumn.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Combine melted butter and sugar in a bowl, then whisk in eggs one at a time.
- Sift in cocoa powder and flour; fold gently until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pour chocolate batter into the pan and drop dollops of pumpkin mixture on top.
- Swirl the mixtures using a knife or toothpick in a figure-eight pattern.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly soft.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing.