Pumpkin Brownies

Ingredients:

1 box brownie mix

1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

8 oz cream cheese

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

2/3 cup pumpkin puree

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1. Preheat oven to 350°

2. Mix brownie batter according to box instructions.

3. Stir in chocolate chips (if you’re using them) and set aside.

4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla together.

5. Spray a 9x9 or 9x13 pan with non-stick spray.

6. Pour half of the brownie batter into the pan. Top it with the pumpkin mixture, and then the last layer of brownie batter. You may need a spatula to spread each layer evenly.

7. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!