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--- recipes [2025.09.07 16:03] – [Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies] Steve Isenberg
+++ recipes [2025.09.07 16:05] (current) – [Optional Upgrades] Steve Isenberg
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 Turn Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix into rich, chocolatey brownies with this easy variation. Perfect for fall or anytime you want a fudgy, pumpkin-flavored treat.
-20250907: The result was very cake like; it's good that I added a white frosting (4oz cream cheese, 2Tbsp butter both melted; 1C XXX sugar, 1/2tsp vanilla; frosting didn't solidify though), .  Suggest altering recipe as shown below. (was: 2 eggs, 1/2 cup oil, bake 28-35 mins.\\ This mod is untested.
+20250907: The result was very cake like; it's good that I added a white frosting (4oz cream cheese, 2Tbsp butter both melted; 1C XXX sugar, 1/2tsp vanilla; frosting didn't solidify though),\\  Suggest altering recipe as shown below. (was: 2 eggs, 1/2 cup oil, bake 28-35 mins.)\\ This mod is untested.
 ===== Ingredients =====
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     * Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting to allow brownies to set.
-===== Optional Upgrades =====
-  * **Frosting or Glaze:** Top with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
-  * **Swirl Effect:** Use the cream cheese swirl variation below for a marbled cheesecake-style brownie.
-  * **Nutty Brownies:** Add chopped pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts for crunch.
-===== Texture Notes =====
-  * **Moist & Fudgy:** Slightly reduce water and avoid overbaking.
-  * **Cake-Like:** Use full water measurement and bake a bit longer.
-  * **Richer Pumpkin Flavor:** Replace 1 – 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder with extra canned pumpkin.
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