Pumpkin Sunday: Scary Good Pumpkin Blondies with Swirled Cream Cheese

Welcome to another edition of Pumpkin Sunday! Every week this October, I’ll be sharing some spooky-good recipes in celebration of Halloween. This Sunday, we’re baking up a batch of Pumpkin Blondies with a Swirled Cream Cheese Topping—a perfect blend of pumpkin spice and creamy goodness.

Ingredients:

Pumpkin Blondies:

• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Cream Cheese Swirl:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan to ensure your blondies come out with ease.
2. Pumpkin Mixture: In a large bowl, combine your pumpkin purée, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
3. Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Slowly fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until well combined.
4. Cream Cheese Swirl: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
5. Layer & Swirl: Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top and gently swirl with a knife for a marbled effect. Pour the remaining pumpkin batter over the top and swirl again for good measure.
6. Bake: Pop it into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let your blondies cool before cutting them into squares, and you’ll have a dessert that’s sure to impress anyone who loves pumpkin-flavored treats!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

The blend of pumpkin spice with rich, creamy swirls of cream cheese makes these blondies irresistibly moist and flavorful. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween gathering or just craving something sweet, these blondies are a perfect fit.

Check out the recipe video I made on YouTube down below for a step-by-step guide on how to whip up these pumpkin blondies like a pro!

Check back next Sunday for another delicious pumpkin recipe that’s sure to add some festive fun to your October!

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