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Cozy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

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These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies combine rich chocolate with creamy pumpkin and spices, making them a perfect autumn dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a medium bowl; whisk until well combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth, then add vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in another bowl; gradually add to wet mixture, stirring gently.
  5. Mix softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and the last egg in a separate bowl until smooth.
  6. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, dollop cream cheese mixture over it, and pour remaining brownie batter on top.
  7. Swirl the cream cheese mixture through the brownie batter with a knife.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute the eggs with unsweetened applesauce and use nut-based cream cheese.

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