Description

This Pumpkin Brownie Pizza combines the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies with festive fall-inspired decorations. Using a boxed fudge brownie mix baked in a pizza pan and topped with orange-colored vanilla frosting, it is decorated with caramel and lime-flavored Tootsie Roll pieces shaped like pumpkin stems, leaves, and vines. Perfect for autumn celebrations or Halloween parties, this dessert is visually fun and deliciously chocolatey.

Ingredients

Brownie Base

1 box fudge brownie mix (13×9-inch pan size) plus ingredients listed on the box to prepare

Frosting and Decorations

1 (16 oz) can vanilla frosting
Orange food coloring (3 to 5 drops)
3 to 4 lime-flavored Tootsie fruit rolls
Caramel candy (or chocolate Tootsie roll)
Cooking spray (for greasing pan)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C). Spray a 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Prepare brownie batter: Follow the package directions on the fudge brownie mix to prepare the batter, aiming for a fudge-like consistency for rich brownies.
Spread batter on pan: Carefully spread the prepared batter evenly on the greased pizza pan. Try to keep the batter within about 1 inch of the edges to avoid overflow during baking.
Bake the brownie base: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This ensures the brownies are fully cooked but still fudgy.
Cool the brownies: Remove from oven and allow the brownie base to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting to prevent melting or sliding.
Color the frosting: Stir 3 to 5 drops of orange food coloring into the vanilla frosting evenly to create a pumpkin-orange shade.
Frost the brownies: Using a small metal spatula, spread the colored frosting over the cooled brownie base. Use the edge of the spatula to create pumpkin-like ridges or lines for texture in the frosting.
Create the pumpkin stem: Heat the caramel candy in the microwave for 5 seconds to soften. Roll out the softened caramel and cut it into a stem shape.
Make leaves and vines: Microwave the lime-flavored Tootsie fruit rolls for a few seconds until pliable but not melted. Roll them out and cut two small leaves using a leaf-shaped cutter. Shape excess into vine forms and arrange them on the brownie pizza along with the leaves and caramel stem for decoration.

Notes

Ensure the brownie base is completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
Do not overheat the Tootsie rolls; they should be just pliable enough to shape without becoming sticky.
You can substitute the caramel candy stem with a chocolate Tootsie roll if preferred.
A small leaf cutter is recommended for precise leaf shapes, but you can also cut leaves freehand if needed.
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free brownie mix.
Use a thin metal spatula or an offset spatula for better control when creating pumpkin lines on the frosting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American