Welcoming Fall With Pumpkin Spice Brownies

Although I'm not one for the cooler temperatures I'm very excited that fall has officially arrived.  I enjoy this time of year since there is so much to look forward to.  The holidays are fast approaching, the leaves are changing colors and starting to fall to the ground, we have plans to take the kids pumpkin picking soon and you can find and make pumpkin spice -anything.  In fact, today I made a batch of pumpkin spice brownies.  It's the first time making this recipe and the aroma in this house is amazing right now.  The brownies are gooey and delicious.  Yes, I tried one.  Had to make sure it came out okay before presenting it to the family.  I've been trying to keep a healthy diet going but a little indulgence doesn't hurt, right?

And of course sharing this recipe with my wonderful readers is a necessity.

PUMPKIN SPICE BROWNIES

prep time: 5 minutes  cook time: 18 minutes

 Nutrition Information:

Serving size: 1/20th recipe Calories: 123 Fat: 2.5g Saturated fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 25g Sugar: 17.6g Sodium: 99mg Fiber: 0.9g Protein: 1.6g Cholesterol: 9.3mg

What you need:

One box of fudge brownie mix

1 can of pumpkin puree (make sure it's not pumpkin pie)  I bought the big can but all you need is the small can (couldn't find it so I bought the big can and only used about half)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg

3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

 This spice is pricey but worth it!

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven  350 degrees

2. Mix all ingredients and pour into a greased 13x9 baking dish

3.  Bake for 18 minutes or until brownies are done, but still fudgy

Note:

The recipe I used also called for 1/4 cup white chocolate chips.  I didn't have any so I used a few dark chocolate ones instead.

 And there it is!  Delicious!  I can't wait until my husband and son get home so they can sink their teeth into this well deserved snack.  

I may use the rest of the pumpkin puree for pumpkin spice pancakes some morning for breakfast.  

Happy Fall y'all!