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

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

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

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

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. It's a real crowd-pleaser! —Judy Sims, Weatherford, Texas

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 at work. —Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois

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.

From the Recipe Creator: For Christmas one year, a 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.

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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 you want to treat yourself to the ultimate chocolate dessert. —Judy Olson, Whitecourt, Alberta

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

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

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

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. They're a quick and easy dessert or anytime snack at our house. —Mary Houchin Swansea, Illinois

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

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

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. —Johnnie McLeod, Bastrop, Louisiana

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

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

From the Recipe Creator: You’d never guess these rich, velvety chocolate treats contain a can of black beans. Who would have thought black bean brownies would be so amazing? —Kathy Hewitt, Cranston, Rhode Island

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 that long! —Helen Baines, Elkton, Maryland

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

From the Recipe Creator: I have to give my husband credit for this idea—since we love chocolate and orange together, he suggested I come up with this recipe. Now they're not only his favorite, but also the whole family's. I'm always asked to bake these brownies for family gatherings. —Elinor Townsend, North Grafton, Massachusetts

From the Recipe Creator: Those looking to amp up a batch of brownies only need to turn their attention to an easy, homemade salted caramel. Swirl it into the brownie batter so the caramel bakes right in. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: Why order just one brownie when you can make a whole pan at home? This recipe turns out brownies just like the ones at Chick-fil-A. If you like, you can use dark chocolate chunks or dark chocolate chips instead of chopped chocolate. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: I like to take these quick and easy treats to potlucks and family gatherings. They're always well received! —Pam Kokes, North Loup, Nebraska

From the Recipe Creator: Thanks to a head start from a mix, it's easy to bake up these crowd-pleasing treats. It's hard to stop at just one brownie, but don't worry—my recipe makes 30 servings! —Brenda Melancon, McComb, Mississippi

From the Recipe Creator: How’s this for a dish? All the joy of a banana split without the mess. Everything in this recipe fits into one pan of delectable brownie bars. —Constance Sheckler, Chestertown, Maryland

From the Recipe Creator: My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon-graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring our passion for s'mores to a whole new level! —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: This copycat recipe for Domino’s marbled cookie brownies is better than getting them delivered! If you find that you have a little cookie dough left over, you can stick it in the fridge or freezer for later use—or divide the dough into three or four balls and bake as an immediate bonus treat. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: It's impossible to eat just one piece of this dessert pizza with a chewy, chocolaty crust, creamy peanut butter frosting and mouthwatering sweet and crunchy toppings. It's warmly received wherever I take it. —Paula Riehl, Boise, Idaho

From the Recipe Creator: Brownies are a common dessert in our household—they're just about the only form of chocolate my husband will eat! I love this version. It makes a big batch and has a rich cream cheese layer in the center. —Barbara Nitcznski, Denver, Colorado

From the Recipe Creator: This sweet potato brownie recipe is a fun take on the chocolaty dessert, especially when sweet potatoes are in season. You could also try the recipe with canned pumpkin in place of the pureed sweet potatoes. —Sue Draheim, Waterford, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: After learning that six people in my family had to have gluten-free products, I had the energy to create a brownie recipe they could enjoy. The cost of this recipe is about a quarter of a ready-mix box of gluten-free brownies. You can decorate them with colorful sprinkles or more miniature chocolate chips before baking. —Clair Dax, Two Rivers, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: These strawberry brownies are actually more like blondies, since they don't call for cocoa powder. Instead, this recipe uses strawberry cake mix and white chocolate chips to create vibrant and sweet bars for berry lovers. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: These chickpea brownies are a great way to sneak a few extra legumes into your diet. Even though our recipe calls for a whole can of chickpeas, the cocoa powder, chocolate chips and nut butter disguise them perfectly. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: Homemade brownies are a sweet addition to the appetizer table on game day. Your guests might forget the score, but I guarantee they'll remember these treats! —Sherry Miller, Columbia Heights, Minnesota