Some days call for cozy socks, a blanket that’s seen better days, and something sweet that feels like a hug. That’s where these pumpkin brownies come in. They’re the chocolatey fall treat I didn’t know I needed until I took the first bite—and now I can’t go back. I’ve always loved pumpkin recipes, especially the easy pumpkin recipes that don’t ask too much from me on a busy weeknight. These have that perfect balance: rich, fudgy brownie on the bottom, warmly spiced pumpkin pie on top. You get your chocolate fix, but you also get that nostalgic pumpkin spice vibe. They also fall under pumpkin healthy recipes territory—at least in my head—because, hey, pumpkin’s a vegetable, right? And if you're looking for vegan pumpkin recipes that make the kitchen smell like autumn just moved in, this one fits. Whether you're after pumpkin dessert recipes for the holidays or pumpkin pie recipes with a twist, you’ll be glad to have this in your stash of whole pumpkin recipes to bake again and again.