35 Rich, Moist Brownie Recipes
Fudge Brownies [1]
The key to a perfect homemade brownie is not overcooking it. Rather than a toothpick test, trust your eyes and nose to tell you when the brownie is set. The center will stay ever-so-slightly moist.
Fudge Brownies [2]
Marbled Cream-Cheese Brownies [5]
Swirl a mixture of cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla into rich brownie batter for this classic twist on a chocolate treat.
Fudgy Stout Brownies [9]
Fans of cakey brownies, step away now. These squares are dense and rich, thanks to brown sugar, extra egg yolks— and more than half a can of stout. Your friends and family may not be able to identify the beer, but its toasted malt flavor brings depth to every bite.
Fudgy Stout Brownies [10]
Toffee Blondies [13]
Toffee pieces give a sweet twist to classic blonde brownies in this simple, crowd-pleasing recipe.
Toffee Blondies [14]
Magic Brownies [17]
These wallet-size brownies are one of the most popular sweets at Zingerman's Bakehouse in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Magic Brownies [18]
Red-Hot Velvet Brownies [21]
These cinnamon-spiked red velvet bars taste just like red-hot candies—with a layer of luscious cream cheese frosting on top!
Malted Mousse Brownies [25]
We stirred chocolate-flavor malt powder into both the brownie base and the lush, fluffy topper. For an extra-indulgent dessert, substitute your favorite homemade brownie recipe. Just be sure it bakes in a 13x9x2-inch pan.
Incredible Turtle Brownies [29]
Lots of chocolate, homemade caramel sauce and toasted pecans create a decadent, hard-to-resist brownie.
Toffee Bars [33]
These moist, easy brownies get a little extra crunch from a topping of toffee pieces.
Toffee Bars [34]
White Chocolate Brownies [37]
White chocolate and macadamia nuts give traditional brownies a flavor and color makeover.
Macaroon Brownies [41]
Dollop a mixture of shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk on brownie batter for a fun flavor variation on traditional fudge brownies.
Macaroon Brownies [42]
Triple Coffee Brownies [45]
These brownies pack a coffee punch from coffee liqueuer (or strong brewed coffee) added to the batter as well as stirred into powdered sugar for drizzling on top. The final touch: a garnish of chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans.
Farmers Market Brownies [49]
Patrick Groth, owner-chef of Incredibly Delicious in Springfield, Illinois, says these ingredients should be mixed and placed in the oven as quickly as possible for best flavor. "We sell these at the local farmers market. They are really good with fresh whipped cream and berries," Patrick says.
Trail Mix Brownies [53]
Trail mix ingredients such as salted peanuts, pretzel sticks, dried cranberries, raisins and chocolate pieces make a sweet-and-salty topper for brownies.
Trail Mix Brownies [54]
Shortbread Brownies [57]
Shortbread forms a crunchy, buttery base for a moist brownie topping.
Shortbread Brownies [58]
Brownie Bombs [61]
These sinful brownies feature a cheesecake layer sandwiched between two ultra-rich chocolate layers.
Brownie Bombs [62]
Raspberry-Hazelnut Swirl Brownies [65]
Seedless raspberry preserves and chopped toasted hazelnuts add a little crunch and sweet-sour pop to fudge brownies.
Co's Candy-Bar Brownies [69]
Colleen Weeden, Midwest Living® Test Kitchen project supervisor, combines packaged sweets with homemade frosting for her easy dessert. "My family has no idea I'm using a box brownie mix when I cover the brownies with from-scratch chocolate frosting and sprinkle on candy or chopped candy bars," Colleen says.
Fudgy Coffee Brownies [73]
Sandra Granseth, food consultant for Midwest Living®, turned a brownie mix into a grown-up dessert by stirring in cinnamon and coffee liqueur. A chocolate drizzle decorates the top. Or, top with white and dark chocolates.
In our picture, Sandra's Fudgy Coffee Brownies are shown with a candy-topped variation of Co's Candy-Bar Brownies (previous slide).
Chia Fudgy Brownies [77]
Our recipe testers say adding espresso powder to these rich, fudgy brownies is optional….but on Mondays, we’re going to go ahead and say “mandatory.”
Chia Fudgy Brownies [78]
Caramel Pecan Skillet Brownie [81]
Caramel in the bottom of the pan melds with the brownie, creating a dessert so rich and gooey that you need a spoon to serve it. Because cast iron holds heat, the brownie will still be warm when you go back for seconds.
Chocolate-Oatmeal Trilevel Brownies [85]
Two layers of chocolate sandwich a chewy oatmeal layer in this brownie recipe.
Orange-Kissed Chocolate Brownies [89]
Orange buttercream frosting and melted chocolate top a brownie base for a decadent combination of flavors.
Caramel Blonde Brownies [93]
Caramels, oats and milk chocolate pieces blend in these gooey sweets from a West Des Moines, Iowa, reader.
Zucchini Brownies [97]
Here’s an easy way to sneak some veggies into dessert. Add shredded fresh zucchini to brownies. These are so rich and moist, your crew will never notice.
Zucchini Brownies [98]
Chocolate Espresso Walnut Tiles [101]
The flavors of bittersweet chocolate, coffee and walnuts—topped with cream-cheese frosting and a brownie glaze—combine to make this luscious dessert.
Cardamom-Almond Brownies [105]
Ground almonds and the faintest whisper of cardamom give a Scandinavian twist to these moist, ultra-rich brownies.
Cardamom-Almond Brownies [106]
Box-Mix Makeover [109]
Want a quick box-mix makeover? Sprinkle chocolate and peanut butter pieces on a brownie mix while it's still hot from the oven. This technique helps the pieces stick to the cake but still retain their shape.
Marbled Chocolate-Pumpkin Brownies [113]
Swirl a layer of cream cheese and pumpkin into chocolate batter to create these luscious brownies, and sprinkle walnuts on top for extra crunch.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Brownies [117]
Creamy peanut butter frosting tops brownies baked on a graham cracker crust.
Marshmallow-Crisp Brownies [121]
Bake a fudge brownie mix, then top with tiny marshmallows and drizzle with a mixture of semisweet chocolate pieces, peanut butter and crisp rice cereal.
Brownie Parfaits [125]
You can complete a fast-fix dinner with this easy-to-make dessert. We layered store-bought brownies with a sweetened cream-cheese sauce and peppermint patties.
Brownie Parfaits recipe [126]
Tailgaters' Brownie Cupcakes [129]
A surprise candy-bar center awaits those who bite into these easy, fudgy delights. Baking them in muffin cups makes them super-easy to tote to potlucks, tailgating events or other parties.
Irish Coffee Brownies [133]
As warmly welcoming as the traditional Irish beverage, these brownies have a little whiskey in the batter and a little more in the glaze.
Irish Coffee Brownies [134]
Peppermint Stick Brownies [137]
A creamy, peppermint-flavor cheesecake layer adds holiday flair to classic chocolate brownies.
Truffle Brownies [141]
These moist, fudgy, mocha-flavored bars will remind you of truffles.
Truffle Brownies [142]
