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Rich, Moist Brownie Recipes

By Midwest Living editors Updated November 22, 2022
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Our brownie recipes offer traditional chocolate bars plus variations with frosting, cream cheese, whipped cream, cherries, caramel, nuts and more.

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Fudge Brownies

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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.

Related: Decadent Chocolate Desserts

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Marbled Cream-Cheese Brownies

Marbled Cream-Cheese Brownies
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Swirl a mixture of cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla into rich brownie batter for this classic twist on a chocolate treat.

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Fudgy Stout Brownies

Fudgy Stout Brownies
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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.

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Cherry Brownies a la Mode

Cherry Brownies a la Mode
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Traverse City's famous tart cherries get double billing in this sundae—baked in the brownies and spooned on top. But there's another local fruit hiding here. Chef Adam Raupp of Mission Table restaurant adds a little Riesling to the sauce.

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Brownie Bombs

Brownie Bombs
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These sinful brownies feature a cheesecake layer sandwiched between two ultra-rich chocolate layers.

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Magic Brownies

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These wallet-size brownies are one of the most popular sweets at Zingerman's Bakehouse in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Red-Hot Velvet Brownies

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These cinnamon-spiked red velvet bars taste just like red-hot candies—with a layer of luscious cream cheese frosting on top! 

Related: Red Velvet Dessert Recipes

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Malted Mousse Brownies

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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.

Related: Irresistible Desserts Inspired by Soda Shop Flavors

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Incredible Turtle Brownies

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Lots of chocolate, homemade caramel sauce and toasted pecans create a decadent, hard-to-resist brownie.

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Toffee Bars

Toffee Bars
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These moist, easy brownies get a little extra crunch from a topping of toffee pieces.

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White Chocolate Brownies

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White chocolate and macadamia nuts give traditional brownies a flavor and color makeover.

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Macaroon Brownies

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Dollop a mixture of shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk on brownie batter for a fun flavor variation on traditional fudge brownies.

Related: Try Our Easy Coconut Macaroons

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Triple Coffee Brownies

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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.

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Farmers Market Brownies

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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.

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Shortbread Brownies

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Shortbread forms a crunchy, buttery base for a moist brownie topping.

Related: Shortbread Cookies 12 Ways

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Raspberry-Hazelnut Swirl Brownies

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Seedless raspberry preserves and chopped toasted hazelnuts add a little crunch and sweet-sour pop to fudge brownies.

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Caramel Pecan Skillet Brownie

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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.

Related: Top Recipes for Cast-Iron Pans

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Orange-Kissed Chocolate Brownies

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Orange buttercream frosting and melted chocolate top a brownie base for a decadent combination of flavors.

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Zucchini Brownies

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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. 

Related: Try Zucchini Cakes, Brownies and Bars

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Marbled Chocolate-Pumpkin Brownies

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Swirl a layer of cream cheese and pumpkin into chocolate batter to create these luscious brownies, and sprinkle walnuts on top for extra crunch.

Related: Pumpkin Recipes We Absolutely Love

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Trail Mix Brownies

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Trail mix ingredients such as salted peanuts, pretzel sticks, dried cranberries, raisins and chocolate pieces make a sweet-and-salty topper for brownies.

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Chocolate-Oatmeal Trilevel Brownies

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Two layers of chocolate sandwich a chewy oatmeal layer in this brownie recipe.

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Peppermint Stick Brownies

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A creamy, peppermint-flavor cheesecake layer adds holiday flair to classic chocolate brownies.

Related: Holiday Peppermint Recipes

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Caramel Blonde Brownies

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Caramels, oats and milk chocolate pieces blend in these gooey sweets from a West Des Moines, Iowa, reader.

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    1 of 24 Fudge Brownies
    2 of 24 Marbled Cream-Cheese Brownies
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    4 of 24 Cherry Brownies a la Mode
    5 of 24 Brownie Bombs
    6 of 24 Magic Brownies
    7 of 24 Red-Hot Velvet Brownies
    8 of 24 Malted Mousse Brownies
    9 of 24 Incredible Turtle Brownies
    10 of 24 Toffee Bars
    11 of 24 White Chocolate Brownies
    12 of 24 Macaroon Brownies
    13 of 24 Triple Coffee Brownies
    14 of 24 Farmers Market Brownies
    15 of 24 Shortbread Brownies
    16 of 24 Raspberry-Hazelnut Swirl Brownies
    17 of 24 Caramel Pecan Skillet Brownie
    18 of 24 Orange-Kissed Chocolate Brownies
    19 of 24 Zucchini Brownies
    20 of 24 Marbled Chocolate-Pumpkin Brownies
    21 of 24 Trail Mix Brownies
    22 of 24 Chocolate-Oatmeal Trilevel Brownies
    23 of 24 Peppermint Stick Brownies
    24 of 24 Caramel Blonde Brownies

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