pumpkin brownies

I have been craving brownies.  I wanted something moist and rich and yummy.  This does not mean going to a bakery.  I am always disappointed.

Pumpkin Brownies

4 ounces dark chocolate

14 tablespoons canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling)

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup flour

1/4 cup cocoa

1 tablespoon tapioca flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.  Prepare a 8 by 8 inch pan (I line with parchment paper).

Put chocolate and oil in a pot.  Over medium low heat melt the chocolate with the oil.

Turn off the heat.  Mix in the pumpkin and sugar.  Add the vanilla and mix in.  Add the flour, cocoa, tapioca, baking soda, and salt.  Mix well.

Spread in prepared pan.  Bake for 20 minutes.  Let cool.  If at all possible, wait until the next day to eat these.  They will be that much better.  Just ask Russell!

 

You can taste the pumpkin a bit, which I do not mind at all.  However, when apples come into season and I have made applesauce, I wish to try these with applesauce instead of pumpkin.  Both very autumn flavors.  I think I am craving autumn again.  The only issue with applesauce is it is hard to keep around our house.  Tummies like it!