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    Halloween Pumpkin Brownies

    October 6, 2020 by Melissa Griffiths 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

    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

    Video

    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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    Comments

    1. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust

      September 28, 2017 at 7:33 am

      Those flavors together, love them so much! 

      Reply
    2. Kenneth Johnson

      September 25, 2017 at 8:36 pm

      An exceptional recipe! An enticing capture of the season of Halloween and pumpkin all wrapped up in a sultry brownie!

      Reply
    3. Tanya@Organic-Holidays.com

      December 12, 2016 at 2:44 pm

      These look so yummy. My wife and I grew a lot of pumpkins this year and are looking for different ways to use them up. I love sweets so this recipe is right up my ally.

      Reply
    4. amanda

      October 29, 2016 at 8:42 am

      All I have on hand is an 8*8 and a 9*11. How would I adjust the cooking time?

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        October 29, 2016 at 10:07 am

        Hi Amanda – I’d use a 9×11 pan and reduce the cook time to 35 minutes.

        Reply
    5. Terry Swartz

      October 3, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      The Halloween Brownies were a huge hit with my grandkids at our annual Halloween party–they’ve requested them again and of course we will be making them! I would love to win the Kitchen Aid mixer to replace mine that is 30 years old.

      Reply
    6. Sara

      November 10, 2014 at 1:02 am

      I saw these on tumblr and bookmarked them asap! And I’m here to share that I made these tonight and I’m very very pleased! I skipped the sprinkles because I had none and switched from chocolate chips to pumpkin spice chips because that’s what I had on hand, and they turned out great! I realized after I made them though that the ghirardelli brownie mix came with a syrup packet or something. Did you include that in yours? I left it out since I didn’t realize it was there and they still came out good. The batter was seriously delicious… thank goodness I managed to save enough to bake! Hahaha. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 10, 2014 at 3:47 am

        Thanks Sara! So glad you loved them as much as we did. I did include the syrup packet. I considered it part of the brownie mix. I thought it might confuse people who didn’t use the Brownie Supreme mix if I mentioned it in the recipe. Hopefully you found a fun use for a little packet of chocolate syrup. 🙂

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    7. Caryn/The Mid Life Guru

      October 29, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      Our best Halloween traditions are food traditions!! I make my grandmother’s popcorn balls and our family favorite cut-out pumpkin sugar cookies (the secret is the almond flavoring; lots of almond flavoring!!). My children now all live out of state from me, so I have to mail these goodies to them each year.

      Reply
    8. Nikki

      October 24, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      These brownies look delicious. I’m going to be making these soon. I would love to win this kitchen aid mixer – it would make me a very happy baker!

      Reply
    9. Karen O

      October 7, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      I would love to have this beautiful mixer. Hope I am lucky!

      Reply
    10. My Inner Chick

      October 5, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      How Festive!
      Love the presentation w/ that skeleton sitting on the brownie, Barbara!!! xx

      Reply
    11. Joyce O.

      October 5, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      We like to go to the same farm/pumpkin patch each year a few weeks before Halloween. Not only do we each get a pumpkin, but they let us harvest other vegetables and fruits. We ride on big flat bed trucks which is really fun.

      Reply
    12. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      October 5, 2014 at 3:30 pm

      Thsoe brownies scream Autumn and Halloween, don’t they? I’m going to bake them to get in the mood. It’s tough when it’s Spring – warm enough to be summer. 🙂

      Reply
    13. Judy

      October 5, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      Could I double this and bake in a 13 x 9 pan?

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      • Barbara Schieving

        October 5, 2014 at 12:28 pm

        Hi Judy – these are pretty tall brownies, it might be too much batter if you double it. You could try baking the recipe as is in a 9×13 pan. Your bake time will probably be less because they’ll be thinner. Let me know if you try it.

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    14. Nancy Brett

      October 4, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      So cute! love it

      Reply
    15. Talan

      October 4, 2014 at 10:14 am

      These look amazing! These brownies would be a perfect snack to go along with watching Halloween movies with the family!

      Reply
    16. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books

      October 3, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      Our favorite family traditions for Halloween are sharing candy with the neighbor children! =)

      Reply
    17. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      October 3, 2014 at 3:25 am

      These pumpkin brownies are so fun and festive, Barbara.

      Reply
    18. Amanda

      October 2, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      These are so fun, the addition of pumpkin sounds amazing!!

      Reply
    19. Tamara Tipps

      October 2, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      Our favorite annual Halloween tradition is going to Disneyland and baking tons of Halloween treats! Can’t wait to make these! Thanks!

      Reply
    20. Rocky Mountain Woman

      October 2, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      Looks luscious! I love how easy it is…

      Reply
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