Pumpkin Spice Brownies

An easy autumn treat!

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• 1 package brownie mix
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 15 oz can pumpkin puree
• Frosting options: chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, butter, milk powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375 and grease 9×13″ pan. Mix spices into brownie mix then prepare according to package directions (or make from scratch – more power to ya!) Mix in pumpkin, pour into pan and bake 35-40 minutes, testing with toothpick after 35 minutes. Cool completely.

Frosting (optional, but SO yummy). Mix 1/2 stick softened butter with 1 tsp milk and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Frost in stripes across pan. Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips in 2 Tbsp boiling water and stir until creamy (microwave in short bursts if not fully melted). Frost between white stripes (if too thin, whip in some powdered sugar to stiffen). Drag spoon or knife across stripes in opposite direction to smear. Melt 1/2 cup cinnamon chips in 2 Tbsp boiling water and stir until smooth. Drizzle over frosting. Allow to firm before slicing.