37 of the Best Brownies You’re Not Baking (Yet)

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37 of the Best Brownies You’re Not Baking (Yet)2/37 Caramel Brownies 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Brownies Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to cook. My family can’t possibly eat all the sweets I whip up, so my co-workers are more than happy to sample them—particularly these rich, chewy caramel brownies that are full of gooey caramel, chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. —Clara Bakke, Coon Rapids, Minnesota Learn how to freeze brownies if you can’t finish the whole

My daughter calls these brownies ‘pure sin!’

pan. 3/37 Buckeye Brownies Test Kitchen Approved Buckeye Brownies Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter calls these brownies ‘pure sin!’ They are always a hit, no matter where I take them. When pressed for time, I spread the chocolate layer on top just after 15 minutes in the fridge with no problem. —Patty Simmons, Bowling Green, Kentucky 4/37 Copycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies Test Kitchen Approved Copycat Cosmic Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12

Every time I take these to

brownies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Take a nostalgic trip to the past with these copycat Cosmic Brownies. Chocolate-dense brownies are covered in a chocolate glaze and finished with festive sprinkles! —Emily Parulski, Saint Francis, Wisconsin 5/37 Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the recipe for these layered brownies, but I added my own touch–chunky peanut butter. Every time I take these to

a group gathering, I get requests for the recipe

a group gathering, I get requests for the recipe. It’s a real crowd-pleaser! —Judy Sims, Weatherford, Texas 6/37 Frosted Brownies 66 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Frosted Brownies Recipe photo by Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I’ve made them ever since for family occasions, potlucks and parties

My husband and I are wheat and cattle farmers and we have three children

at work. —Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois 7/37 Oatmeal Brownies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Fudgy Oatmeal Bars Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe from my sister-in-law, and it’s been a big hit with our family. My husband and I are wheat and cattle farmers and we have three children. 8/37 Cinnamon Brownies 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For Christmas one year, a

friend gave us a pan of these delicious brownies

friend gave us a pan of these delicious brownies. Before I figured out their secret was cinnamon, half the pan was already gone! —Gail Mehle, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Hungry for more? Here’s our list of Christmas brownies that are a must at the dessert table. 9/37 Fudge-Topped Brownies 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 10 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you love brownies and fudge, why not combine the two? Mix up a pan of these exquisite brownies for any holiday or special gathering—or just when

The crushed cookies add extra chocolate flavor and a fun crunch

you want to treat yourself to the ultimate chocolate dessert.—Judy Olson, Whitecourt, Alberta 10/37 Oreo Brownies 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cookies & Cream Brownies Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You won’t want to frost these brownies, since the marbled top is too pretty to cover up. Besides, the indulgent cream cheese layer makes them taste as if they’re already frosted. The crushed cookies add extra chocolate flavor and a fun crunch. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon 11/37 Cream Cheese Swirl

Brownies 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a chocolate lover, and this treat has satisfied my cravings many times. No one guesses the brownies are light because their chewy texture and rich chocolate taste can’t be beat. —Heidi Johnson, Worland, Wyoming 12/37 Candy Bar Brownies 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Candy Bar Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The

two kinds of candy bars baked into these brownies make them an extra-special treat. —Sharon Evans, Clear Lake, Iowa 13/37 Chocolate Crunch Brownies Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe 14/37 Cappuccino Cake Brownies 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cappuccino Cake Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like your sweets with a cup of coffee, this recipe is good for you! These no-nut brownies combine a mild coffee flavor with the richness of semisweet

chocolate chips

chocolate chips. They’re a quick and easy dessert or anytime snack at our house. —Mary Houchin Swansea, Illinois 15/37 Peppermint Brownies 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peppermint Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother encouraged me to enter these mint brownies in the county fair some years ago—and they earned top honors! They’re a delicious treat to serve during the holidays. —Marcy Greenblatt, Redding, California 16/37 Candy Bar Cheesecake Brownies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Candy Bar Cheesecake Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of

You can tint the cream cheese orange for a spooky touch

Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with these brownies as a way to use up my son’s leftover Halloween candy. You can tint the cream cheese orange for a spooky touch. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grv, Utah 17/37 Skillet Brownies 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Brownies Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fun and festive way to serve brownies. Family and friends will love topping their pieces with whipped

cream and strawberries

cream and strawberries. —Johnnie McLeod, Bastrop, Louisiana 18/37 Coffee ‘n’ Cream Brownies 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Coffee ‘n’ Cream Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the recipe for these rich cakelike brownies topped with a creamy coffee-enhanced filling and a chocolate glaze. I like to garnish each square with a coffee bean. —Michelle Tiemstra, Lacombe, Alberta 19/37 Cookie Dough Brownies 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Cookie Dough Brownies Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste

Everyone loves these brownies…and they make enough to feed a crowd

of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These moist fudgy brownies have a scrumptious topping that tastes just like chocolate chip cookie dough! My husband and I and our young sons enjoy church fellowship at frequent potluck meals. Everyone loves these brownies…and they make enough to feed a crowd. —Rebecca Kays Klamath Falls, Oregon 20/37 Black Bean Brownies 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’d never guess these rich, velvety chocolate treats

contain a can of black beans

contain a can of black beans. Who would have thought black bean brownies would be so amazing? —Kathy Hewitt, Cranston, Rhode Island 21/37 Mint Brownies 46 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe photo by Melissa Patterson for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of the best things about this recipe is that these mint chocolate brownies get moister if you leave them in the refrigerator for a day or two. The problem at our house is that no one can leave them alone for

I especially like to make them as a gift for anyone with a sweet tooth!

that long! —Helen Baines, Elkton, Maryland 22/37 Broadway Brownie Bars 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Broadway Brownie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I named these dessert bars for Broadway because they’re a hit every time I serve them. I especially like to make them as a gift for anyone with a sweet tooth! —Anne Frederick, New Hartford, New York 23/37 Double Chocolate Orange Brownies 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Double Chocolate Orange Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings

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