You're Guaranteed To Earn Some Brownie Points With These 50 Recipe Variations (2024)

When the craving strikes for a classic fudgy brownie, you gotta make your own. Don't let other homemade brownie fails dissuade you. This is the recipe that will change everything. Fudgy on the inside with that iconic crackly top, these brownies will not fail you.

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Everyone loves a good fudgy brownie. This air-fryer version "bakes" in half the time of a usual brownie, so it's safe to say we're hooked. Though you could slice it into squares, we prefer to go straight in with spoons.

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Just because you're vegan doesn't mean you have to miss out on rich, decadent brownies. If you're a fan of fudgy brownies and dark chocolate, these plant-based brownies will win over everyone, vegan or not.

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Don’t get us wrong, we love our homemade brownie recipe. When our lives get extra busy though, we appreciate how cutting some corners with a boxed mix can still yield delicious results. Thanks to a Ghirardelli boxed mix, these fabulous semi-homemade cheesecake-swirled brownies come together fast, and you can turn to these whenever a cheesecake or brownie craving hits!

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We're always searching for the best way to make the fudgiest brownies, and we might have found it in the Instant Pot. This is a straightforward and easy recipe that won't heat up your kitchen during the summer. Win, win, win.

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These brownies are super fudgy, rich, and chocolatey, and have that perfect crackly top. Pro tip: To create a perfect crackly crust on your brownies, you need to do one thing. Beat your eggs well! Beating each full egg for an entire minute essentially creates a meringue that then bakes to form that shiny, shattery crust everyone loves.

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Is it a cookie? Is it a brownie? It's... well... both! These fudgy, SUPER-chocolatey cookies are truly the best of both worlds.

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The classic Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie is an extra chewy brownie with a simple ganache on top along with those iconic chocolate chip candies. Our version is a little fudgier than a Cosmic Brownie, but is still just as chewy and we are obsessed. Once the chocolate candies go on, you'll really feel like you're eating the real deal.

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We think these brownies are pretty fudgin' awesome, but if you want to use a boxed brownie mix, feel free. Here it's all about the creamy caramel sauce. Maldon sea salt—or any coarse, flaky salt—is crucial for getting that light hit of salt without making the whole dessert taste salty.

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Chocolate and strawberries were always meant to be, and this treat is love at first bite. Go wild and top these with chocolate-covered strawberries.

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Ever have those moments when you can't decide if you're craving a warm chocolate chip cookie or a fudgy brownie? Us too! That's why you need the brookie—the half brownie–half cookie—in your life. It's perfect for all of those indecisive moments.

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Brownies or cookie dough? We can never decide. But with this recipe for a cookie dough brownie, you never have to choose again.

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Yassss, brownies that are totally Paleo! These are more than just an alternative, but a delicious brownie that also happens to be a paleo-friendly dessert. Looking for keto brownies? We got you with this decadent keto brownie recipe.

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We top these with a Baileys-laced chocolate fudge frosting that elevates these boxed-mix brownies and then some. We love how quick and easy this recipe is by using boxed mix, but if you want to start from scratch, our homemade brownies will never let you down. Just be sure to double the fudge topping.

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Got an urgent brownie craving? This easy mug brownie is ultra-fudgy and ready in minutes. It's rich enough for two people, but it's okay not to share. 😏

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If you love chocolate and peanut butter together—and let's be honest, who doesn't?—then you'll definitely love these fudgy brownies with a peanut butter swirl. Plus, if you eat keto, they're diet-approved, thanks to the use of Swerve. If you're new to keto, Swerve is a zero-calorie sweetener made with erythritol, which we use in many keto desserts like keto chocolate cake and keto pecan crescent cookies. (Not keto but still like the sound of Buckeye Brownies? Try these extreme peanut butter brownies or Reese's peanut butter blondies, instead.)

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If you love candy brittle and are as obsessed with brownies as we are, then this brownie brittle will be your new favorite snack. Crisp and crunchy with deep cocoa flavor, this sweet snack bark is both insanely easy to make and incredibly customizable. Beware—you won’t be able to stop at just one piece!

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We know you love you love chocolate mint recipes, so we created mint chip brownies just for you. These brownies have a secret layer of Andes Mints under all that frosting, and for some reason, we STILL didn't feel it was enough, so we topped it off with even more.

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These brownies are all about the boozy (Baileys!) ganache, so we kept things simple and started with a boxed mix. If you'd prefer to make yours from scratch, our death by chocolate brownies are killer.

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The secret to this intensely gooey skillet brownie? This recipe uses only enough flour to hold it all together, keeping the center super-rich and fudgy.

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