PUMPKIN SWIRL BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter and flour an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
• With electric mixer; beat butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add whole egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Add flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
• Add pumpkin, beat well, then add pecans.
• Batter will be thick.
• Spread batter into pan.
• Beat together cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, egg yolk, heavy cream, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
• Drop by spoonfuls over batter.
• Using small knife, gently swirl cream cheese mixture to create a marble pattern.
• Bake in center of oven until tester inserted into center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Let pan rest on rack until brownies are just warm.
• Serve warm squares with a drizzle of warm caramel sauce and a spoonful of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
• If not serving immediately, cover with foil and let stand at room temperature for up to one day.
• Reheat in a 300 degree oven for 15 minutes before serving to serve warm.