Pumpkin

Cheesecake Brownies

These brownies are a mix of two of the best  desserts – fudgy homemade brownies and pumpkin cheesecake in one dessert.

1 box dark chocolate brownie mix  2 large eggs 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips 1/2 cup salted butter  1/4 cup half and half

Brownie Layer

1 bar cream cheese 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 large egg 1/2 cup pure pumpkin mini chocolate chips

Pumpkin Cheesecake LAyer

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray OR line with parchment paper or foil for easy removal later.

In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the brownie mix, eggs, mini chocolate chips, melted butter, and half and half until well combined.

In a separate bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until combined, lighter in color, and fluffy looking.

Beat in the egg and pumpkin, on low speed, just until combined.

Evenly spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.

Layer the cream cheese pumpkin mixture over top the brownie layer.

Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop scoops of the remaining brownie batter over top.

Use a butter knife to swirl the pumpkin layer and brownie layer together.

Sprinkle the top with additional mini chocolate chips.mini chocolate chips

Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the edges are set and slightly pulled away from the edges of the pan.

Remove the pan from the oven and allow them to cool, at room temperature, for about 1 hour before serving.