Chocolate Chili Pumpkin Brownies

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Decadent dark chocolate brownies with a hint of smoky chili and rich pumpkin puree, delivering a unique Halloween-inspired dessert. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 9, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 9 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, sift together 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar until smooth. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  3. Step 3: Mix in 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon into the wet ingredients until combined.
  4. Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips evenly.
  5. Step 5: Pour batter into a greased 8x8-inch baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Step 6: Let brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve for a rich, spicy Halloween treat with a subtle pumpkin twist.

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