Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies
Credit: Jim Franco; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Fall is the best time to make brownies. By adding any number of mix-ins, you can make your basic brownie recipe a delicious Halloween brownie loaded with fun flavors including pumpkin, marshmallows, and caramel. Brownies are a great option for Halloween potlucks, school goodie bags, and office treats. A lot of these brownie recipe have Halloween themes, but you can still make them year around and just call them by a different name. Grab a glass of milk and enjoy!
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Monster Brownies
Monster Brownies
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Monster Brownies Recipe
Your little human monsters will love decorating brownies with chocolate, marshmallows, and M&M's to make these sweet treats. For the base, we doubled the recipe for Dark Chocolate Brownies, baking it in a 9- by 13-in. pan and omitting the glaze. Thin, flat chocolate bars work best for the faces.
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Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies
Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies
Credit: Greg Dupree; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
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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slu*tty Brownies
slu*tty Brownies
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slu*tty Brownies Recipe
Good Wholesome Brownies.
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Candy Brownies
Candy Brownies
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio
Candy Brownies Recipe
These brownies literally get better with every item you toss on them. Pretzels? Sure! Leftover candy? Of course! Nuts? Why not?
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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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Dark Chocolate Brownies
Dark Chocolate Brownies
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Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe
Notes: These classic chocolate brownies can be stored airtight for up to 2 days.
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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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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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Townies
Townies
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Townies Recipe
Townies are all the things you love about brownies, except they're baked in a tart shell to create a fun, sweet-and-salty treat.
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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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Caramel-Pecan Brownies
Caramel-Pecan Brownies
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Caramel-Pecan Brownies Recipe
Sweet and irrisistable, these Caramel-Pecan Brownies are absolutely drool-worthy. Serve them at your next party and they'll become an instant favorite.
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Waffled Cookie Brownies
wd-Waffled Cookie Brownie Image
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Waffled Cookie Brownies Recipe
Why choose between a waffle, a cookie, and a brownie, when you can have the best of all three? This recipe is great for kids who aren’t quite ready to cook using the stovetop or oven. Try it with different baking mixes and cookie combos to create your ultimate dessert.
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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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Peanut Butter Mississippi Mud Brownies
Peanut Butter Mississippi Mud Brownies
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Peanut Butter Mississippi Mud Brownies Recipe
These Mississippi Mud Brownies are rich, chocolaty, and drizzled in peanut butter! What more could you want in a brownie?
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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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Salted Caramel Brownies
Salted Caramel Brownies
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Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe
This luscious layered brownie made with dark chocolate beautifully combines salty and sweet.
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Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies
Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies
Credit: Jim Franco; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
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.