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Preheat the oven to 325℉ and line a 9x9 baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice, mixing until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the brownie mix, oil, eggs, and water until a thick and gooey batter forms. Stir in chocolate chip morsels if desired.
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Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking sheet, reserving about 1/4 of the batter for topping. Scoop the pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter and gently spread it. Add the reserved brownie batter on top and spread gently to cover the pumpkin cheesecake.
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Using a toothpick or knife, gently swirl the brownie batter and pumpkin cheesecake mixture to create a marbled effect.
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Bake at 325℉ for 40-45 minutes or until the brownies are cooked through.
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Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Slice into squares and serve.