Description
If you’re craving something rich, fudgy, and bursting with fall flavor, these Salted Caramel Pumpkin Brownies deliver everything you want in a decadent dessert. Swirls of spiced pumpkin run through ultra-moist chocolate brownie batter, all topped off with a buttery salted caramel drizzle. This easy recipe makes the perfect treat for autumn gatherings, cozy evenings, or when you just need a quick dessert fix. Whether you’re searching for *easy dessert recipes*, *fall baking ideas*, or a *sweet and salty snack*, this one’s a guaranteed hit.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup brown sugar (for pumpkin layer)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 egg (for pumpkin layer)
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, melt butter and let cool slightly. Add granulated and brown sugars; whisk to combine.
3. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
5. Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined. Fold in chocolate chunks.
6. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and one egg until smooth.
7. Pour two-thirds of the brownie batter into the pan. Spread pumpkin layer over it. Drop remaining brownie batter on top in spoonfuls and gently swirl with a knife.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. Let cool completely before drizzling with warm salted caramel.
10. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top (optional) and slice to serve.
Notes
Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Don’t skip the cooling time—this helps brownies set for clean slicing.
Warm the caramel slightly before drizzling for smoother presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: fall dessert, easy brownies, pumpkin recipes, caramel brownies, sweet and salty dessert