Pumpkin Pie Brownies

1. Preheat your oven to whatever the instructions say on the brownie mix box, mine called for 350 F.
2. Make the brownie mix in a large bowl following the directions on the box. Add the chocolate chips to the brownie batter. Stir them in and set the bowl to the side.
3. Mix the pumpkin, cream cheese (softened), sugar and pumpkin pie spice in another bowl. Mix until very smooth.
4. Spray your pan (use the pan size specified on your brownie mix) with cooking spray before starting. Pour half of the brownie mix into the pan and spread it out so the entire bottom of the pan is covered.
5. Next add the pumpkin. You can either spoon the pumpkin filling onto the brownie in chunks or spread it out evenly. Cover the pumpkin with the rest of the brownie batter and smooth out the top.
6. Now you’re ready to bake! I added 10 minutes to the directions on the box (cooked for 35 minutes for my pan size). Since you’re adding quite a bit of depth with the pumpkin mix, you’ll need to cook longer. To check if brownies are done, dip a fork into the middle of the brownies. If the fork comes out clean, they’re done! Enjoy!