pumpkin lovin’

It’s no secret one of the best things about fall — other than fashion — is pumpkin everything. To celebrate the first day of the season, a little baking was in order.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Brownies

{messy & delicious}

1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 whole egg
2 egg whites
1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Preheat oven to 350˚F.  Spray an 11″- x 7″-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs and oil until smooth.  Set aside.

In a separate medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, spices, salt and brown sugar.  Add to the wet ingredients and mix until thoroughly incorporated.  Stir in the chocolate chips.

Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.  Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until passes toothpick test.  Cool completely before cutting.

Recipe via

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Other pumpkin recipes on the must-try list:

{pumpkin creme brulee}

{pumpkin ice cream with beer caramel sauce}

{pumpkin lust cake}

{pumpkin whoopie pies}

All recipes via my Pinterest board Food Porn