If fall had a flavor, it would be pumpkin spice and if comfort had a dessert, it would definitely be brownies. Put the two together, and you get pumpkin spice brownies recipe: fudgy, chocolatey, and warmly spiced treats that are just as perfect for Halloween as they are for Thanksgiving.

These brownies have everything you love about classic chocolate brownies but with a swirl of pumpkin spice magic that makes them extra special.

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Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin spice brownies Recipe

• Best of both worlds – You don’t have to choose between pumpkin pie and brownies. These combine cozy pumpkin spice flavors with rich, fudgy chocolate.
• Perfectly festive – Whether you’re baking for a fall potluck, Friendsgiving, or just a cozy night at home, these brownies will fit right in.
• Easy to make – You don’t need fancy techniques. The batter comes together in minutes with pantry staples.
• Customizable – Add chocolate chips, a cream cheese swirl, or even a drizzle of caramel if you want to level them up.

Ingredients

For the brownie batter:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs + 1 yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the pumpkin spice swirl:

• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ginger
• ¼ teaspoon cloves

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven
   Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the brownie batter
   In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, yolk, and vanilla, mixing well. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
3. Mix the pumpkin spice swirl
   In a separate bowl, stir together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and spices.
4. Layer the batters
   Pour ⅔ of the brownie batter into the pan. Spread the pumpkin spice mixture evenly on top. Dollop the remaining brownie batter over the pumpkin layer and swirl lightly with a knife for a marbled effect.
5. Bake
   Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
6. Cool and serve
   Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing into squares.

Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Spice Brownies

• Don’t over-swirl – You want distinct layers of chocolate and pumpkin spice, not one blended mixture.
• Chill before cutting – For clean, bakery-style squares, refrigerate the brownies for 30 minutes before slicing.
• Make them extra indulgent – Add a handful of chocolate chips or drizzle caramel on top.

These pumpkin spice brownies are everything you want in a fall dessert: rich, cozy, and guaranteed to be the star of any gathering.