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25 Rich, Moist Brownie Recipes

By The editors of MidwestLiving.com Updated August 22, 2020
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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.

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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

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

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! 

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Malted Mousse Brownies

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.

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Incredible Turtle Brownies

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

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.

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Triple Coffee Brownies

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.

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Raspberry-Hazelnut Swirl Brownies

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

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.

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Orange-Kissed Chocolate Brownies

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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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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Zucchini Brownies

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. 

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Chocolate Espresso Walnut Tiles

Chocolate Espresso Walnut Tiles
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The flavors of bittersweet chocolate, coffee and walnuts-topped with cream-cheese frosting and a brownie glaze-combine to make this luscious dessert.

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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.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Brownies

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Creamy peanut butter frosting tops brownies baked on a graham cracker crust.

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Marshmallow-Crisp Brownies

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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.

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Tailgaters' Brownie Cupcakes

Tailgaters' Brownie Cupcakes
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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.

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Trail Mix Brownies

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

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.

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    12 of 28 Macaroon Brownies
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    14 of 28 Farmers Market Brownies
    15 of 28 Shortbread Brownies
    16 of 28 Raspberry-Hazelnut Swirl Brownies
    17 of 28 Caramel Pecan Skillet Brownie
    18 of 28 Orange-Kissed Chocolate Brownies
    19 of 28 Caramel Blonde Brownies
    20 of 28 Zucchini Brownies
    21 of 28 Chocolate Espresso Walnut Tiles
    22 of 28 Marbled Chocolate-Pumpkin Brownies
    23 of 28 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Brownies
    24 of 28 Marshmallow-Crisp Brownies
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