Pumpkin Swirl Brownies
Before I begin this, you may notice that I baked pumpkin chocolate chip squares the day before yesterday. I placed the majority of them in the freezer and can note that they are freezing well. Now, I have leftover pumpkin and chocolate from that recipe and before the pumpkin went bad I just had to use it, of course. In yet another pumpkin and chocolate recipe. Don’t you just hate Martha Stewart and her yummy unhealthy recipes! 
Anyway, I’ve seen these baked on a number of blogs lately – Martha Stewart’s pumpkin swirl brownies. Here are mine, on which I sprinkled leftover chocolate chips instead of nuts. I like nuts, but not on any foods!
The main things I did differently, besides replace the nuts with chocolate chips were using semisweet chocolate chips instead of bittersweet chocolate; baking these in an 8×11-inch pan, which required a slightly longer baking time, I noticed (by about 10-15 minutes); using only 3 eggs instead of 4 because 3 was all I had.
Now, I did use the cayenne pepper and I personally think that 1/4 teaspoon is barely noticeable, and I’m very sensitive to such spices. If you do really want to taste it, I’d suggest adding a pinch or two more.
Oh, and I’ve placed the majority of these in the freezer too. They’re too good and too unhealthy to eat all at once, so these should last us a while.
Hi JamieAnne,
I can’t wait to try these for friends thanksgiving! I always fight to bring the dessert.
Now that Thanksgiving is planned, any great ideas for the holidays? I’m having friends over in early December and would love to serve cupcakes for dessert with a dessert wine or holiday bellini/cocktail or some sorts. I’d love your thoughts!!
Those look tasty.
which did you like better? the pumpkin brownies or the pumpkin chocolate chip squares?
your pictures are really enticing!
Emily, I’m not sure what flavor cupcakes would taste best with wine – I’m not a wine drinker – but for a holiday cupcake I’d probably go with gingerbread and a cream cheese frosting. If you search for “gingerbread cupcakes”, you’ll find plenty of recipes!
Holly, I definitely like the pumpkin chocolate chip squares better.