Pumpkin Brownies
Posted by Colleen Cavalieri on
A fabulous Fall dessert that celebrates the delicious flavor of pumpkin in a rich, chewy, and chocolatey brownie form!
INGREDIENTS FOR BROWNIE MIX:
- ⅔ cup Walnut Oil
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup natural cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
INGREDIENTS FOR PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MIX:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tbs vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup Pumpkin puree
DIRECTIONS:
- Pre-heat oven to 350F.
- Line 8x8 tray with Parchment Paper.
FOR THE BROWNIE MIXTURE:
- Combine vomFASS oil and chocolate chips and using a double boiler, melt chocolate on low. Once melted remove from heat and add cocoa powder.
- Line 8x8 tray with Parchment Paper.
- Add white and brown sugar, stir until combined.
- Add eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
- Add Vanilla Extract, salt, stir.
- Add Flour and stir till combined. Do not over stir.
FOR THE PUMPKIN MIXTURE:
- Combine cream cheese and sugar and beat the mixture till it is well combined and creamy.
- Add the Pumpkin Puree and vanilla and stir.
- Pour Brownie Mixture in lined baking pan, then pour pumpkin mixture on top, use a spoon or butter knife to make swirls.
- Bake on 350F for 25-30 mins or until center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean with a few crumbs.
- Allow to cool COMPLETELY before cutting and serving.
- Serve brownies with a sprinkle of Pecans or Walnuts and an extra drizzle of Walnut Oil.