Pumpkin Brownies (2-Ingredient, So Easy!)

These fudgy 2-ingredient pumpkin brownies are the shortcut you need for fall baking. No eggs, no oil, just a can of pumpkin and your favorite brownie mix for gooey, chocolatey squares packed with cozy vibes.

 

Why We Love 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies

• Only Two Ingredients – Only brownie mix and a can of pumpkin is needed, these pumpkin chocolate brownies are super simple. You can keep both ingredients in your pantry, both the box mix and can of pumpkin puree keep for a while. Make these brownies when you’re baking with the kids, when you need a last minute bake sale dessert, or for a quick budget friendly fall dessert.
• Thick and Gooey – These brownies come out thick, gooey and have plenty of chocolate flavor. The texture is slightly chewier than a regular brownie which makes for a gooey, fudgy brownie. Next time I will add nuts or chocolate chips on top!
• Have An Extra Serving Of Vegetables – I see absolutely no downside to having an extra serving of vegetables, we also like these chocolate zucchini brownies. These pumpkin brownies great for pumpkin season or any time of year.

Ingredients For 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies

• fudge brownie mix – see notes in the recipe card, you can use a box of your favorite brownie mix
• pumpkin puree canned – don’t use canned pumpkin pie mix, just plain pumpkin or the brownies will be too sweet. I also use plain pumpkin puree in my two ingredient pumpkin muffins

How To Make 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper or spray evenly with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl add the pumpkin puree and 1/3 of the brownie mix. Mix until the brownie mix is well incorporated. Add more brownie mix and repeat until all of the brownie mix is well mixed into the pumpkin to make a thick batter.

3. Pour batter into the baking dish and spread evenly with a silicone spatula. Place the dish into the oven and bake for 28-32 minutes or until cooked all the way through around the edges. The amount of water in the canned pumpkin can sometimes cause the brownies to need a few minutes longer, so test with a toothpick in the center.

4. Remove the dish from the oven. Let the brownies cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing, then enjoy!

Variation Ideas

Top With Chocolate Frosting – A little chocolate frosting on top of these brownies can add a decadence to them.

Add Nuts – Both pecans or walnuts are delicious to the top of the brownies or mixed in. I usually start with about a half of cup.

Sprinkle Chocolate Chips – You can add about a 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter and even sprinkle more chocolate chips on top.

Try Colorful Sprinkles – Orange sprinkles pop on these brownies, but rainbow sprinkles will make them almost look like cosmic brownies! You can also easily turn these into Halloween brownies with fun themed sprinkles.

How Long Will 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies Last?

Expect these brownies to taste best if eaten within 3-4 days. Store brownie leftovers in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator. I like the texture of these brownies more after they’ve been chilled.

These brownies can be frozen both as cut individual brownies or as a giant brownie slab that you then cut after thawing.

Can You Taste The Pumpkin?

You really can’t taste the pumpkin at all in these brownies. I wouldn’t even know it was there if I hadn’t made the recipe. If you want an easy recipe where you do taste the pumpkin more, try this slow cooker sticky caramel pumpkin cake or my pumpkin praline snack cake.

What’s The Difference Between These Brownies And Regular Chocolate Brownies?

These brownies are slightly more chewy than a regular brownie. I find they are kind of a cross between a brownie and the chewiness of fudge.

These easy brownies pack all the chocolate flavor of a brownie, but the texture is a little more chewy and a little more moist than a more traditional brownie, like my peanut butter swirl brownies.

The last difference is you only need two ingredients for these brownies!

Do These Brownies Taste Like Pumpkin Spice?

These brownies do not have a pumpkin flavor or a pumpkin spice flavor, they taste like chocolate You can add about two teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice to give them a chocolate pumpkin spice flavor.

How Long Will These Brownies Last?

Expect these pumpkin brownies will last for about 3-4 days if stored in a covered container on the counter.

If you live in a really warm or humid environment you may have to store these brownies in the refrigerator. Sometimes the moisture in the pumpkin can make the brownies spoil a little quicker if it’s really warm where you are storing them.

We also have been known to eat these for breakfast. I’m not saying these pumpkin brownies are breakfast, but I’m not saying they’re not breakfast either!