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Pumpkin Brownies (2-Ingredient, So Easy!)

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These super easy 2-ingredient pumpkin brownies may just be the fastest brownies you’ll ever make, and no one will guess that the secret ingredient is pumpkin! Fudgy and chewy, these moist brownies have just the right amount of chocolate to satisfy any chocolate craving.

Three pumpkin brownies stacked on top of a wooden cutting board with pumpkins in the background.


 

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.
  • Thick and Gooey – These brownies come out thick, gooey and have plenty of chocolate flavor. The texture is slightly chewier than a regular brownie, but they are super tasty and are not cakey. This recipe makes fudgy brownies. 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! It’s great for pumpkin season or any time of year.

If you have a cake mix instead of a brownie mix, try these two-ingredient pumpkin muffins!

Ingredients For 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies

A bowl of pumpkin powder and a bowl of brownie mix.
  • 18 ounces fudge brownie mix – see notes at the bottom of the page, you can use a box of your favorite brownie mix
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree canned – don’t use canned pumpkin pie mix, just plain pumpkin or the brownies will be too sweet

These brownies are gooey, and the convenience factor is off the chart with only two ingredients. If you are looking for a fudgier brownie though that’s a little more classic try the peanut butter swirl brownies , peppermint bark brownies or my Halloween candy brownies.

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.
Chocolate pumpkin brownies dough in a bowl with a spoon.
  1. 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.
A chocolate pumpkin brownie dough smoothed in a parchment paper lined baking pan with a spatula on the counter nearby.
  1. Remove the dish from the oven. Let the brownies cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing, then enjoy!
Chocolate pumpkin brownies on a cutting board sliced into squares.

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!

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.

Chocolate pumpkin brownie on a white plate missing a bite with pumpkins and more stacked brownies in the background.

Can You Really Not 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 the 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.

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.

A stack of chocolate brownies on a white plate.
Recipe

2 Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies


Course Baking, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 9 Pieces
2 ingredient pumpkin brownies are fudgy, chewy and so fast to make. Perfect for pumpkin season, this easy pumpkin recipe is a delicious quick dessert.

Ingredients  

  • 18 ounces fudge brownie mix see notes
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree canned, not pumpkin pie filling

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Remove the dish from the oven. Let the brownies cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing, then enjoy!

Notes

You can use anywhere between a 17 ounce and an 18.5 ounce box of brownie mix for this recipe.
I have not tried gluten free brownie mix with this recipe or any brownie boxed mix meant for special diets. If you try a mix that is for special diets or a different type of mix, let me know how it goes in the comments.
Don’t use canned pumpkin pie mix, just plain pumpkin or the brownies will be too sweet

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 7353IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword brownie, chocolate, pumpkin, pumpkin dessert

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4 Comments

  1. Valerie Draves says:

    Do you include the water and eggs specified on the brownie box instructions or just the powder?

    1. You don’t add any other ingredients besides the powdered brownie mix and pumpkin. Hope that helps.

  2. SingSongMama says:

    Baking instructions are confusing. Looks like you bake twice. Care to clarify?? Thanks.

    1. I edited them, thanks. I ran the recipe a few times, and the water in the canned pumpkin can sometimes effect the final bake time. You only bake the brownies once though. ๐Ÿ™‚

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