Pumpkin Patch Brownies Recipes

PUMPKIN PATCH BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil, letting foil hang 2 inches over sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread in pan.
• Bake 28 to 31 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Using foil to lift, remove brownie from pan, and peel foil away. In small bowl, stir frosting and food color until blended. Remove 1 tablespoon frosting; spoon into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off tiny corner of bag; set aside.
• Spread remaining frosting on top of brownie. Sprinkle crushed cookies in 4 rows on top of frosting, about a generous tablespoon per row. Sprinkle decors over top. Place candy pumpkins in 4 rows by 4 rows. Pipe small green lines for vines (see photo as guide).
• Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows with one of the candy pumpkins in center of each brownie. Store covered in airtight container.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH BROWNIE BOTTOM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for chewy fudge brownies. Spread batter into a greased 8-in. springform pan. , Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (brownies may appear moist), 22-24 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in pumpkin, yogurt and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over brownie layer. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake until center is almost set, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa over cream; beat until soft peaks form. Spoon over cheesecake. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake; sprinkle with chopped candy pieces.