Description
Spooky Halloween Pumpkin Brownies blend rich chocolate with seasonal warmth, creating a festive dessert that haunts taste buds. Chocolate lovers will savor this creepy-delicious treat perfect for autumn celebrations and frightful gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 package (18.75 ounces / 531 grams) brownie mix (e.g., Ghirardelli Chocolate Supreme)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) oil
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Decorative Elements:
- 1 package (10 ounces / 283 grams) Halloween chocolate chips
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to a moderate temperature and creating a non-stick surface in a square pan using foil or cooking spray.
- Combine pumpkin puree with liquid ingredients and eggs, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth, uniform mixture with aromatic pumpkin pie spice.
- Incorporate the dry brownie mix into the wet ingredients, stirring until a consistent batter forms, then gently fold in half of the chocolate chips for distributed sweetness.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even layer that will bake uniformly.
- Decorate the surface with the remaining chocolate chips and festive Halloween sprinkles, creating a visually appealing topping.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake until the edges slightly pull away from the sides and a testing utensil inserted near the center reveals minimal moisture.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature, which helps them set and makes cutting into precise squares easier.
- Slice the cooled brownies into individual servings, revealing the rich, speckled interior, and serve as a delightful seasonal treat.
Notes
- Swap regular chocolate chips with dark chocolate or white chocolate chips for different flavor profiles and visual appeal.
- Use gluten-free brownie mix to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- Add a cream cheese swirl before baking by dolloping softened cream cheese on top and creating decorative Halloween-themed patterns with a knife.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness, ensuring maximum moisture retention.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg