Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional, for enhanced chocolate flavor)
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 inch square pan, or line it with foil or parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using).
  • Melt the butter and chocolate together in a double boiler or in the microwave. Once melted, transfer to a large bowl and whisk in the sugar until thoroughly mixed and shiny.
  • Add the eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin to the butter/chocolate/sugar mixture and whisk until very well-combined.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for about 40 minutes (start checking at 35 minutes). The brownies should pull away from the sides of the pan, and a cake tester inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
  • Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving. They freeze very well!