Description
Creamy Nutella pumpkin blondies weave autumn’s warmth into a delectable dessert that whispers comfort and sophistication. Rich chocolate swirls and spiced pumpkin notes invite sweet seekers to savor pure seasonal bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (150 grams) Nutella
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper or cooking spray.
- Create a smooth wet ingredient base by whisking pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until thoroughly blended.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the wet mixture, stirring until completely integrated.
- Separately combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a distinct mixing bowl.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, ensuring minimal mixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer half the batter into the prepared pan, strategically distributing Nutella throughout with gentle swirling motions.
- Cover the initial Nutella layer with remaining batter, carefully spreading to create an even surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted near the center reveals minimal moist crumbs.
- Allow blondies to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, facilitating easier removal and preventing potential crumbling.
- Transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, then slice into squares for serving.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring texture remains soft and tender.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the amount of brown and granulated sugar for a less sweet version that still maintains rich flavor profile.
- Create dairy-free option by substituting butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine, which adds subtle nutty undertone to the blondies.
- Enhance spice intensity by freshly grinding whole cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger instead of using pre-ground spices, delivering deeper and more vibrant aromatic notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg