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    Halloween Pumpkin Brownies

    Published by Melissa on October 6, 2020 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 55 Comments

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    Pumpkin brownies are a great fall dessert, and these fun, luscious, quick and easy Halloween Pumpkin Brownies start with a boxed brownie mix, so they come together in a flash. Add your favorite Halloween or fall toppings and enjoy! 

    festively decorated Halloween pumpkin brownies

    It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to start thinking about Halloween. The good news is that this just might be the easiest recipe for Halloween brownies you’ll find. So even if things are hectic and busy, you’ll have time to put together a tray of these crowd-pleasing bites. 

    Update: It’s time for spooky treats again! So we’ve updated the post with a video and tips for making our easy pumpkin brownie recipe. Enjoy!

    fudgy chocolate brownies with Halloween themed sprinkles Pinterest image

    How to Make Pumpkin Brownies for Halloween

    These brownies are a combination of pumpkin chocolate chip bread and fudgy chocolate brownies. They have the moist texture of a pumpkin chocolate chip bread but the rich, chocolate, fudgy flavor brownie lovers crave.

    This is also a seven-ingredient recipe that requires one bowl and about 5 minutes of prep time. So it’s a dream of a short-cut recipe for this busy time of year. Plus, no one will have the slightest idea that there’s brownie mix in your pumpkin brownies. 

    Originally I used the Chocolate Supreme mix from Ghirardelli, which includes a syrup packet, but you can use any brownie mix you like. I often use the Costco Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix as well, which includes chocolate chips in the mix.

    If you’re wondering if you can make this recipe 100% from scratch, you certainly cause your favorite brownie recipe. If you do, just cut the oil in half. The pumpkin adds so much moisture that you won’t need it!

    Photo collage of making Halloween Pumpkin Brownies

    Serving & Storing Pumpkin Brownies

    You want to be careful not to overbake the brownies, to keep them moist and fudgy. Check them with a toothpick before your timer beeps. It should have a few crumbs stuck when you remove it from the center of the brownies.

    Be sure to read How To Cut Brownies for tips to slice up your pumpkin Halloween brownies perfectly. Tip: I use this long serrated knife for even cuts. 

    After letting them cool fully, you can store the treats in an airtight container on the counter for up to two days. After that, pop them into the freezer, where they’ll stay fresh for up to three months. Simply let the frozen brownies defrost on the counter for several hours before serving. 

    fudgy chocolate brownies topped with Halloween themed sprinkles and chocolate chips

    More Halloween Treats

    Don’t stop at pumpkin brownies this year! This recipe is so easy to make, why not add one (or several) of these other delightful holiday treats to the table:

    • This Halloween Movie Night Board is packed with everyone’s favorite treats, from sweet to savory. It’s the perfect stay-at-home alternative to trick-or-treating. 
    • Halloween Cinder Cake features creamy orange sherbet and light whipped cream on a Halloween Oreo cookie crust. 
    • Pressure Cooker Orange Marble Cheesecake from Pressure Cooker Today is the perfect Instant Pot dessert recipe for October
    • Halloween Crispy Treats is another quick and easy treat to make with kids. 
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Spider Cookies from All Day I Dream About Food are low carb, sugar-free, nutty, and spooky cookies that look back at you!
    festively decorated Halloween pumpkin brownies
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    Easy Halloween Pumpkin Brownies

    These fun, luscious, quick and easy Halloween Pumpkin Brownies start with a brownie mix, so they come together in a flash.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Bar Cookies
    Servings: 16 brownies
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Equipment

    • USA Pan Bakeware Rectangular Cake Pan, 9 x 13 inch, Nonstick & Quick Release Coating
    • Kuhn Rikon Melon Knife, 1, Red/Green

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ cup oil
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 1 package 18.75 oz. brownie mix*
    • 1 package 10 oz. Halloween chocolate chips
    • Halloween sprinkles

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325°. Line a 9×9 pan with foil, or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin, water, oil, eggs and pumpkin pie spice until blended. Mix in brownie mix and stir until blended. Mix in ½ of the package of chocolate chips. Spread in prepared pan.
    • Top batter with remaining chocolate chips and Halloween sprinkles.
    • Bake for 40–45 minutes, until edges pull away from the pan. Do not overbake.
    • *I used Ghirardelli Chocolate Supreme

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    If you’re looking for fun, easy Halloween desserts, give these Halloween Pumpkin Brownies a try. But Beware! These fudgy pumpkin brownies are dangerously addictive.

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    1. Chris R.

      October 02, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Going to make them and send as a care package to my son, who’s away at college!

      Reply
    2. Asha

      October 02, 2014 at 7:28 am

      So cute! love it and love the prop in the first photo of the skeleton on pumpkin.. very adorable!! :))
      {please don’t include me for the giveaway}

      Reply
    3. Barbara

      October 02, 2014 at 7:05 am

      Sounds yummy….!!! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Hyojung Kim

      October 02, 2014 at 1:10 am

      Barbara, I am a long time subscriber to your blog, and I finally thought I could try out this simple yet delicious brownie recipe. But I wish if I could bake it from scratch instead of using a brownie mix. Do you have any brownie mix recipe that I can use it here? I would really appreciate your feedback!

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        October 02, 2014 at 8:39 am

        Here’s a link to a brownie mix. It makes 2 9×9 pans, so you’ll just need half http://www.crazyforcrust.com/2014/07/best-homemade-brownie-mix/

        Reply
    5. Jess @ Sweet Menu

      October 01, 2014 at 11:47 pm

      Oh yummy brownies! I got so excited because I SAW this brownie mix at costco the other day – now I’m wishing I got it!

      Reply
    6. Ala

      October 01, 2014 at 10:27 pm

      As always, Barbara, I’m in love with the flavors and the color combo. Love how it just pops out at you! This is an awesome Halloween treat and I’m so sharing this. Hooray for October!

      Reply
    7. Lynda C

      October 01, 2014 at 9:24 pm

      We have always had a tradition of taking the kids trick-or-treating early in the evening and then coming home, eating homemade treats while watching scary movies and passing out candy the neighborhood kids. We love to see everyone’s costume. Those brownies look wonderful and will definitely find a place on our Halloween goodie table this Halloween.

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    8. Melissa @ Bless this Mess

      October 01, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      I LOVE the look of these! So festive and easy to boot. I’ll take it. I love all things Halloween… the pumpkin picking, carving, and roasting of the seeds. I like hayrides and caramel apples and hot donuts. I think I love it all!

      Reply
    9. Marilyn M

      October 01, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      We don’t celebrate Halloween, but those brownies look awesome, love the idea of using pumpkin puree in them!

      Reply
    10. Ryan

      October 01, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      Favorite Halloween tradition: We have three tiny cauldrons that we fill with a candy corn and hide during the night. The boy looks for it every morning. The best is when he gets distracted and finds the candy corn midday.

      Reply
    11. Maureen

      October 01, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      Having a daughter born on Halloween has always made it a very special holiday. Growing up we always threw a Halloween party and now she’s married and has children of her own. We still get together, even if just to go trick or treating.

      Reply
    12. Linda

      October 01, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      We bake cookies and decorate them to put in baggies to give to the neighborhood children and friends who stop by on Halloween.

      Linda

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    13. Linda

      October 01, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      I need a new mixer. Mine has made about all the chocolate dishes it can handle, not to mention cookies, cakes and breads. These Halloween brownies look devilishly good.

      Linda

      Reply
    14. Charlette

      October 01, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      This my sound weird but my grandbabies must have a pot of chicken noodle soup made and ready to eat when they are done tricker treating

      Reply
    15. Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming

      October 01, 2014 at 11:32 am

      hanging out together while giving out treats!

      Reply
    16. Kay D.

      October 01, 2014 at 11:07 am

      This would be awesome to win!!!!

      Reply
    17. Becca

      October 01, 2014 at 11:04 am

      Where did you get the Halloween chocolate chips? I’ve looked at Walmart and Harmons and haven’t found them yet. Thanks!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        October 01, 2014 at 2:30 pm

        Hi Becca – I picked them up at Smith’s marketplace on 9000 South Redwood Road. Sorry you’re having trouble finding them. Seems like last year I saw them at both Walmart and Harmons.

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    18. Tommy

      October 01, 2014 at 9:22 am

      I love carving pumpkins with my family every halloween

      Reply
    19. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

      October 01, 2014 at 7:53 am

      Such a fun halloween recipe! Loving the October colours 🙂

      Reply
    20. Rosa

      October 01, 2014 at 7:29 am

      Fabulous Halloween brownies! I’d love to taste them.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
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