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Cozy One-Bowl Pumpkin Brownies Recipe Easy Perfect Cream Cheese Swirl

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These cozy one-bowl pumpkin brownies with a cream cheese swirl are quick, comforting, and perfect for fall. They combine moist pumpkin, rich cocoa, and a tangy cream cheese swirl for a fudgy, crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil (neutral oil like canola or sunflower)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit hanging over the sides to lift the brownies out easily later.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or whisk.
  5. Pour the pumpkin brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter and gently swirl with a knife or skewer to create a marbled pattern.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  7. Cool completely in the pan to allow brownies to firm up, about 1 hour or chill in the fridge for quicker cooling.
  8. Use the parchment overhang to lift brownies out of the pan, cut into squares, and serve.

Notes

Do not skip softening the cream cheese to achieve a smooth swirl. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Use parchment paper for easy removal. Check doneness starting at 28 minutes as ovens vary. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with vegan alternative and oil with melted coconut oil.

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