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25+ Decadent Brownie Recipes From Scratch

Updated January 27, 2020
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Chunky Chocolate Brownies

There's no shame in reaching for boxed brownie mix, but sometimes you just want to do it yourself. That's where these decadent brownie recipes from scratch come in: Whether you want to experiment with new flavors or use an alternative flour as a base for a gluten-free or keto-friendly treat, these homemade brownie recipes will steer you in a delicious direction.

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Caramel-Marshmallow Brownies

Caramel-Marshmallow Brownies

Caramel-Marshmallow Brownies Recipe

Sweet and gooey cookie bars are incredibly easy to make and pretty to serve. These brownies are sure to be a hit at any gathering, from birthday parties to baby showers, or as an after-dinner treat for your family.

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Dark Chocolate and Cherry Brownies

Dark Chocolate and Cherry Brownies
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Dark Chocolate and Cherry Brownies Recipe

Our reviewers agree: Sweets are a top craving and chocolate is in a class by itself. These rich brownies are just the ticket.

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Cream Cheese Brownies

Cream Cheese Brownies
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Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

Make chocolate brownies even better by topping the brownie batter with a sweet cream cheese topping before baking.

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Best Fudgy Brownies

Best Fudgy Brownie
Credit: Aaron Kirk; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck; Food Styling: Pam Lolley

Best Fudgy Brownies Recipe

Meet your new go-to recipe for homemade brownies. These decadent treats are extra rich and fudgy, thanks to a double hit of baking chocolate and bittersweet chocolate morsels. They’re incredibly easy to make, plus you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry already. And while we’re definitely not above boxed brownie mixes, these homemade brownies would certainly steal the show at any party or get-together.

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Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies

Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies
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Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies Recipe

Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies taste as good as they look. These showstopping brownies are moist, tasty, and swirling with color.

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Malted Toffee Brownies

Malted Toffee Brownies
Credit: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Kate Parisian

Malted Toffee Brownies Recipe

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Dark Chocolate Brownies

Dark Chocolate Brownies
Credit: Photo by Victor Protasio; Prop styling by Audrey Davis; Food styling by Torie Cox

Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Notes: These classic chocolate brownies can be stored airtight for up to 2 days.

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Keto Salted Almond-Butter Brownies

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Keto Salted Almond-Butter Brownies Recipe

Anyone on the keto diet looking to indulge needs to make these brownies, stat. These keto brownies are sugar-free yet decadent. The interior is fudgy and chocolatey, and the salted almond butter topping adds a toasty twist. 

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Brownies

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Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey and Elise Mayfield; Prop Styling: Kay Clarke and Laura Evans

Chocolate-Hazelnut Brownies Recipe

Fair warning: Our editors and test kitchen staff LOVED these gluten-free brownies. Words like "decadent" and "divine" were thrown around liberally. 

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Irish Cream Brownies

Irish Cream Brownies
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Irish Cream Brownies Recipe

Flavor homemade chocolate brownies with Bailey's Irish Cream for a spiked, fudgy dessert that's got out-of-this-world flavor.

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So Good Brownies

So Good Brownies
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So Good Brownies Recipe

Our users rave over this fudgy brownie recipe. This is our adaptation of a recipe many of our foodies use from Baker's Chocolate. Bonus? All the variations, like Peanut Butter Streusel Brownies, Candy-and-Pretzel Brownies, and Toasted Coconut-Cashew Brownies, mean you can make these time after time and create something new and delicious with each pan.

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Salted Caramel Brownies

Salted Caramel Brownies
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Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe

With their rich, indulgent flavors, these layered caramel brownies dusted in sea salt are a definite crowd-pleaser.

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Peanut Butter and Pretzel Brownies

Peanut Butter and Pretzel Brownies
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Peanut Butter and Pretzel Brownies Recipe

Irresistibly nutty and salty, these peanut butter pretzel brownies are for the die-hard chocolate lover in everyone's lives. Incorporating Reese's candies, crushed pretzel bits, and a heaping spoonful of creamy peanut butter, these rich, decadent squares are perfect for you next potluck dessert party, special occasion, or late night craving. For an added bonus, go ahead and eat them warm out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream.

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Guinness Brownies with Irish Whiskey Frosting

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Guinness Brownies with Irish Whiskey Frosting Recipe

Although few treats are more fitting for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration than rich Guinness brownies, we’d suggest that you go ahead and whip up this Guinness brownie recipe any time you need a decadent hit of chocolate. In fact, given the dangerously scrumptious whiskey buttercream used to frost them, these fudgey brownies are truly the perfect treat to enjoy at the end of an exceptionally long day. 

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Peppermint-topped Brownies

Peppermint-topped Brownies
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Peppermint-topped Brownies Recipe

This peppermint-topped brownie recipe is perfect for holiday parties, cookie swaps, and any time you just plain crave a peppermint-chocolate flavor blast.

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Slutty Brownies

Slutty Brownies
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Slutty Brownies Recipe

Good Wholesome Brownies.

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Cappuccino-Frosted Brownies

Cappuccino-Frosted Brownies
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Cappuccino-Frosted Brownies Recipe

People line up when Copy Chief Paula Hunt Hughes brings these brownies to the office.

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Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies

Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies
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Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies Recipe

TIP: Let fresh-baked brownies chill, uncovered, overnight. For a perfect slice, cut while they're cold. Serve at room temperature.

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Mississippi Mud Brownies

Mississippi Mud Brownies
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Mississippi Mud Brownies Recipe

Fluffy marshmallows, chopped pecans and chocolate frosting—who knew mud could be so delicious? Try these brownies today.

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Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies

Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies

Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies Recipe

Best Bar Cookie. These gooey bars are as rich as anything you'll find in a bakery. They are a welcome treat in a lunch box, as a weeknight dessert, or any time you need a sweet treat. --Recipe by Kathleen Kanen (January/February 2005)

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Oreo Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

Oreo Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
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Oreo Cheesecake Swirl Brownies Recipe

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Coffee Bean Brownies

Coffee Bean Brownies
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Coffee Bean Brownies Recipe

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Spicy Caramel Brownies

Spicy Caramel Brownies
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Spicy Caramel Brownies Recipe

These fudgy brownies have a thick, rich swirl of dulce de leche and a kick from ground red pepper. If you prefer a milder version, omit or reduce the pepper. Allow egg whites to stand at room temperature 15 minutes to take the chill off before using.

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Andes Mint Brownies

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Andes Mint Brownies Recipe

These decadent layered Andes mint brownies are the ultimate indulgence for any mint-chip lover. In order to create clean layers, it’s important that you’re working with cool ingredients—so be sure to allow the brownies to cool completely before spreading the icing on, and then chill before adding the chocolate ganache so that it will set quickly. 

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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies 

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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies  Recipe

We’ve got a triple-threat here: Rich red velvet, gooey, fudgy brownies, and tangy cheesecake unite to form a dessert bar everyone will love. These red velvet cheesecake brownies are decadent without being too sweet, thanks to the cheesecake swirl, and a delicious twist on plain old brownies. They slice super clean, but remain gooey and soft. If you like your brownies fudgy bake them on the lower 30-minute end. For cakier brownies, bake longer, up to 35 minutes. Lining your pan with parchment keeps these from sticking to the pan, making them much easier to slice. 

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Chocolate Stout Brownies

Chocolate Stout Brownies
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Chocolate Stout Brownies Recipe

The typical brownie has nearly 20g sugar--masking the flavor of the chocolate in an overwhelming wave of sweetness. Here we cut sugar in half for a richer, denser brownie that truly satisfies.

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The Ultimate Unbaked Brownies

The Ultimate Unbaked Brownies
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The Ultimate Unbaked Brownies Recipe

These incredible brownies are a lot of things all at once: they're no-bake, vegan, and gluten-free. They're also incredibly delicious, and feature a luxurious layer of chocolate ganache on top. 

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Chunky Chocolate Brownies

Chunky Chocolate Brownies

Chunky Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Chocolate chunks make these brownies fudgy; decrease baking time to 23 minutes to make them extra gooey.

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    1 of 28 Caramel-Marshmallow Brownies
    2 of 28 Dark Chocolate and Cherry Brownies
    3 of 28 Cream Cheese Brownies
    4 of 28 Best Fudgy Brownies
    5 of 28 Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies
    6 of 28 Malted Toffee Brownies
    7 of 28 Dark Chocolate Brownies
    8 of 28 Keto Salted Almond-Butter Brownies
    9 of 28 Chocolate-Hazelnut Brownies
    10 of 28 Irish Cream Brownies
    11 of 28 So Good Brownies
    12 of 28 Salted Caramel Brownies
    13 of 28 Peanut Butter and Pretzel Brownies
    14 of 28 Guinness Brownies with Irish Whiskey Frosting
    15 of 28 Peppermint-topped Brownies
    16 of 28 Slutty Brownies
    17 of 28 Cappuccino-Frosted Brownies
    18 of 28 Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies
    19 of 28 Mississippi Mud Brownies
    20 of 28 Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies
    21 of 28 Oreo Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
    22 of 28 Coffee Bean Brownies
    23 of 28 Spicy Caramel Brownies
    24 of 28 Andes Mint Brownies
    25 of 28 Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies 
    26 of 28 Chocolate Stout Brownies
    27 of 28 The Ultimate Unbaked Brownies
    28 of 28 Chunky Chocolate Brownies

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