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These rich chocolate brownies have a secret–they’re made with just 2 ingredients! Swapping pumpkin pie filling for the usual eggs and oil produces a brownie that’s dense and fudgy, almost like candy. I like to add an easy chocolate glaze on top (which <\/em>does increase the ingredient count!), but they’re just as good plain. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easy Brownies Made With Canned Pumpkin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to brownies, homemade brownies<\/a> will always be best in my book. Forever and ever, amen. But sometimes we might have good reasons to reach for a boxed mix. Maybe we’re missing key brownie ingredients, or short on time, or baking with kids, or just want some dang brownies in our mouths NOW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your next brownie craving strikes, you can get near-instant gratification just by reaching for 2 ingredients in your pantry: a can of pumpkin pie filling<\/strong> and a box of brownie mix<\/strong>. These two things are all you need to make supremely fudgy brownies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Now, I have a problem leaving well enough alone, so I often like to add a simple chocolate glaze on top of my brownies. I knoooooow…this ruins the instant gratification theme. And the “2-ingredient” claim. But the glaze, while tasty, is COMPLETELY optional, and I definitely enjoy the brownies plain as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you like this simple pumpkin recipe<\/a>, you won’t want to miss 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>, either!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What Do These Brownies Taste Like? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To manage expectations, these are not going to taste identical to the best homemade brownies <\/strong>(like my Ultimate Fudgy Chocolate Brownies<\/a>!) They have a lot going for them: they’re convenient, they’re GREAT to make with kids, and they’re a lifesaver if you’re out of traditional brownie ingredients. But their shortcut ingredient list does mean they turn out a bit different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These pumpkin brownies have a very fudgy texture<\/strong>. Because pumpkin adds quite a bit of moisture, they can run the risk of being too gooey if you underbake them – so definitely make good use of the toothpick test, and make sure they’re baked until just a crumb or two remains on the toothpick after baking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These brownies improve the longer they sit<\/strong>, so consider making them a day or two in advance so you can enjoy them at their peak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Stir together the pumpkin pie filling and the brownie mix in a large bowl. I love that it comes together with just a spatula–no need to haul out the mixer for this one! The batter will be quite thick after mixing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Spread it evenly in a 9×9-inch pan. I always line my pans with foil, to a) keep them clean, and b) make it really easy to remove the brownies later. It’s much easier to cut neat brownies once they’re out of the pan, too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Once the brownies are baked and cooled, you can go to town on them! But if you want to make the optional glaze, melt cream and chocolate together, and whisk until smooth and shiny. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This gorgeous glaze, called ganache, is poured on top of the brownies and spread into an even layer. It’s really good, but try not to eat it all before it goes onto the brownies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could also use canned chocolate frosting, if you want a bit of extra chocolate on top but don’t want to make the glaze.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Because of the pumpkin theme, and because we’re adorable like that, I added some orange sprinkles onto the brownies. Chopped nuts would also be tasty, or mini chocolate chips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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💡 Brownie Tips  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n