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This sweet and decadent Brookie is the perfect combination of brownies and cookies rolled into one dessert. These are the best treat to pack into school or work lunches!
These easy Pumpkin Brownies are moist, delicious, and made from scratch. Topped with a creamy pumpkin cream cheese swirl and crunchy pecans!
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Aside from breaking out your sweaters and fuzzy socks, what screams “Autumn has arrived!” more than gooey Pumpkin Brownies? This rich combination of dark chocolate and warming pumpkin spice flavors cannot be beat. But if fudgy, soft, and ultra-moist brownies aren’t enough to convince you, the pumpkin cheesecake topping will definitely seal the deal! My simple recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients and is the perfect budget-friendly fall dessert. May I suggest a leaf-peeping road trip with a batch of these Pumpkin Brownies along for the ride?
Growing up in New England, my mom made visiting Salem, Massachusetts a tradition for our family; we’re all history buffs and love a good ghost story. I’m proud to say I have kept the Salem tradition alive with my daughter for 3 years running, even though we live in Tennessee, and it takes a bit more effort to get there. There’s just something magical and spooky about autumn in New England, so I hope these pumpkin brownies give you a little taste of the excitement I grew up with every October! This recipe is such a fun twist on classic homemade brownies and gets me in the autumn spirit every time I make them.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe for pumpkin brownies:
I’m all about the rustic look when it comes to baking, but crumbly pumpkin brownies aren’t exactly what I have in mind. To get even slices, let the brownies cool for about 30 minutes before cutting them; otherwise, they might fall apart as you slice. They’ll set and slice much better after cooling. You should also use a sharp, straight-edged knife and wipe it clean after each cut. Doing this stops the fudgy brownie bits from sticking to the knife and creating jagged edges. This recipe creates 9 evenly-sized brownies, but you can cut them into smaller or larger pieces—whatever you like!
Keep your pumpkin brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Just make sure they’re completely cooled before storing and allow them to thaw before serving. These are a great treat for the upcoming autumn holidays!
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Add ¾ cup flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ⅛ tsp salt to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk 12 Tbsp melted salted butter, 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup light brown sugar, and ½ cup cocoa powder together until smooth.
Add 2 eggs, ½ Tbsp vanilla, and ¼ cup pumpkin purée to another mixing bowl and gently beat them together.
Then, add the pumpkin mixture to the chocolate mixture and whisk to combine.
Pour the dry flour mixture and 3 Tbsp chocolate chips into wet chocolate mixture. Stir with a spatula until batter forms.
Lightly spray or grease an 8×8” baking dish with cooking spray. You can also add a layer of parchment paper. Pour batter into the dish and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350F. Combine 4 oz cream cheese, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice, ¼ cup pumpkin purée with a hand mixer on low until smooth.
Spoon dollops of the pumpkin mix on top of the brownie batter.
Stir the pumpkin topping into the brownie batter gently using a toothpick. I like to keep the layers separate and irregular, so they look a bit more rustic.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp chocolate chips and 2 Tbsp of pecan pieces.
Bake for 40 min or until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
This easy pumpkin brownie recipe is the only way to enjoy pumpkin and chocolate together this fall!
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Getting your protein in just got A LOT more delicious, friends! This chocolate cherry protein shake is thick, creamy, chocolaty, perfectly sweet, SO delicious, and packs in 20+ grams of protein per serving.
Bonus? It comes together fast with just 4 ing…
Getting your protein in just got A LOT more delicious, friends! This chocolate cherry protein shake is thick, creamy, chocolaty, perfectly sweet, SO delicious, and packs in 20+ grams of protein per serving.
Bonus? It comes together fast with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes required! Let us show you how it’s done!
This EASY chocolate cherry protein shake requires just 4 ingredients: frozen sweet cherries, your choice of milk, protein powder, and cocoa powder.
This chocolate zucchini bread recipe makes a moist and sweet loaf that every one will love. Adding applesauce to the batter makes it extra moist while the the chocolate chips add that lovely sweetness.
Nothing hits the spot quite like a chocolate milkshake. For us, the ultimate chocolate shake is one that’s thick, creamy, and chocolaty, but just subtly chocolaty…like drive-thru shakes. An equally rich and satisfying vegan version had to happen!…
Nothing hits the spot quite like a chocolate milkshake. For us, the ultimate chocolate shake is one that’s thick, creamy, and chocolaty, but just subtly chocolaty…like drive-thru shakes. An equally rich and satisfying vegan version had to happen!
Just 7 simple ingredients required for this nostalgic treat, friends. Let’s make milkshakes!
How to Make a Vegan Chocolate Milkshake
This homemade vegan chocolate milkshake isn’t your average blend-up-milk-and-ice-cream situation.
Our new favorite fudgy, not-too-sweet truffles are inspired by a similar treat from Margalaxy in Portland, Oregon. They’re creamy and complex thanks to the inclusion of tahini, bitter and chocolaty because of cocoa powder, and dates lend the perfect te…
Our new favorite fudgy, not-too-sweet truffles are inspired by a similar treat from Margalaxy in Portland, Oregon. They’re creamy and complex thanks to the inclusion of tahini, bitter and chocolaty because of cocoa powder, and dates lend the perfect texture and sweetness.
These seriously snack-able truffles disappeared quickly in the test kitchen. And they’re SO easy to make — just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes required!
5-Ingredient Chocolate Tahini Truffles from Minimalist Baker →
With creamy, ultra-flavorful layers of tropical passionfruit and bold raspberry semifreddo and a dark chocolate crumb for a bit of sweet and salty crunch, this no-churn frozen dessert is truly next-level. A semifreddo is an Italian frozen dessert (literally translating to half frozen) that, texturally, falls somewhere between an ice cream and a frozen mousse. […]
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With creamy, ultra-flavorful layers of tropical passionfruit and bold raspberry semifreddo and a dark chocolate crumb for a bit of sweet and salty crunch, this no-churn frozen dessert is truly next-level.
A semifreddo is an Italian frozen dessert (literally translating to half frozen) that, texturally, falls somewhere between an ice cream and a frozen mousse. It is a great option if you’re craving a frozen treat but don’t have an ice cream maker.
This recipe was created in partnership with Amoretti (use coupon code LOVEANDOLIVEOILFREESHIP for free shipping on your order!) All opinions expressed here are my own.
Spoiler alert: this is not Neapolitan! At first glance you may think you’re seeing the classic strawberry-vanilla-chocolate combo, but don’t be fooled, this sweet frozen treat is anything but ordinary, a next-level-Neapolitan if you will, featuring the trifecta of raspberry, passionfruit, and chocolate flavors.
The texture is lighter than ice cream thanks to the folded-in whipped cream, giving the consistency of a luscious frozen mousse that softens into a velvety smooth texture on your tongue. And thanks to the custard base, it has all the creaminess that you love in ice cream without the extra effort of churning.
The beauty of a molded frozen dessert like this is its layering ability, a benefit that poor ice cream certainly can’t claim. Here I’ve stacked layers of bright passionfruit and bold raspberry with Milk Bar-style chocolate crumbs in between and on top for the prefect foil of salty to sweet, crunchy to creamy.
(more…)We’ve done brownies before (exhibits A, B, C, D, E, and F)…but these are different, friends! We couldn’t hold out on you. Introducing: shiny, CRACKLY TOP, chewy, decadent, REAL DEAL brownies that are undetectably vegan and gluten-free (!!). …
We’ve done brownies before (exhibits A, B, C, D, E, and F)…but these are different, friends! We couldn’t hold out on you. Introducing: shiny, CRACKLY TOP, chewy, decadent, REAL DEAL brownies that are undetectably vegan and gluten-free (!!).
They’re also SO easy to make with simple methods and just 1 bowl + 9 ingredients. Prepare for your brownie dreams to become a reality! Let’s bake!
How to Make Fudgy Crackly Top Vegan + Gluten-Free Brownies
These brownies are a literal DREAM!
Fudgy Crackly Top Brownies (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
These tender, deeply chocolate cupcakes are made with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed blood orange juice, topped with a swirl of flavorful blood orange buttercream and crowned with a jewel-like candied blood orange slice. The blood orange buttercream is the star of the show: with a punchy orange flavor and gorgeous pale pink […]
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These tender, deeply chocolate cupcakes are made with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed blood orange juice, topped with a swirl of flavorful blood orange buttercream and crowned with a jewel-like candied blood orange slice.
The blood orange buttercream is the star of the show: with a punchy orange flavor and gorgeous pale pink hue. The unique eggless mock meringue method produces a frosting that’s much creamier and less sweet than traditional American buttercreams.
This recipe was created in partnership with Amoretti (use coupon code LOVEANDOLIVEOILFREESHIP for free shipping on your order!) All opinions expressed here are my own.
Happy blood orange season to all who celebrate!
I am a big fan of blood oranges, more than any other kind of citrus. While you’ll rarely, if ever, see me sit down and eat a regular orange, I will devour a blood orange and even choose it as an afternoon snack over chips or chocolate (gasp! I know!) I just love the bright flavor, which is like a sweeter version of a classic orange, both sweet and tart at the same time, with underlying notes of red berries. Not to mention the vibrant red color makes me ever so happy.
Needless to say, you can be sure that when blood oranges appear for a few short weeks in the middle of winter, I’ll be there, eating my fill before they disappear for another year. You can also assume I’ll be cooking, baking, or canning something with blood oranges this time of year (assuming I have some left over after stuffing my face, that is). And sure enough, I’ve put out one new blood orange recipe pretty consistently every year (there’s also a Strawberry Blood Orange marmalade recipe you’ll only find in my book, trust me when I say it’s not to be missed).
This year, I decided to revisit an old favorite and re-make my favorite chocolate blood orange cupcakes. The sunset-hued buttercream and the moist chocolate cake spiked with blood orange flavor are, simply put, stunning in both taste and appearance. Add in some fruity extra virgin olive oil in place of the usual vegetable oil in the cupcake, and you have yourself one delicious treat.
This time around I topped my cupcakes with jewel-like slices of candied blood orange, which are as gorgeous as they are delicious, and add the perfect finishing touch to the swirl of pink buttercream frosting.
(more…)Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic dessert and have you tried my strawberry chocolate cake? SO delicious! Cookies are my favorite dessert so of course I had to combine the two ingredients…
Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic dessert and have you tried my strawberry chocolate cake? SO delicious! Cookies are my favorite dessert so of course I had to combine the two ingredients in a cookie! These Strawberry Chocolate Cookies are DIVINE. They remind me of chocolate… 
