Fudgy Pumpkin Brownies
Fudgy Pumpkin Brownies are the ultimate fall dessert. Rich cocoa, real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and melty chocolate make these brownies irresistibly fudgy and flavorful. Perfect for cozy gatherings, potlucks, or holiday baking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice adjust to taste
- 1 cup roughly chopped semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until evenly combined.
- Add the avocado oil, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is just moistened and resembles damp sand.
- Add the pumpkin puree and mix with a large spatula until the batter is thick and smooth.
- Stir in half of the chopped chocolate.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan (it will be thick; use a spatula to smooth the top).
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate over the surface.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before cutting for maximum fudginess.
Notes
Tips for Extra Fudgy Brownies
• Don’t overbake—check at 28 minutes and remove as soon as the center is just set.
• For even richer brownies, you can use all butter (1/2 cup) or all avocado oil (1/2 cup) if you prefer, but the half-and-half blend gives a nice texture and flavor.
• If you love spice, add a little extra cinnamon or nutmeg.
• Don’t overbake—check at 28 minutes and remove as soon as the center is just set.
• For even richer brownies, you can use all butter (1/2 cup) or all avocado oil (1/2 cup) if you prefer, but the half-and-half blend gives a nice texture and flavor.
• If you love spice, add a little extra cinnamon or nutmeg.