No matter how many French macarons orbuttercream cupcakeswe swoon over(and consume), nothing can take the special place in our hearts that's reserved for brownies. While brownies require no actual pastry-baking skills -- 5-year-old kids can make them with nothing more than a bowl and a plastic spatula -- they satisfy a nostalgic craving for something sugary that's sinfully rich with chocolate.
We love that brownie recipes give us a whole lot of reward with little-to-no stress to make. Plus, there's the fact that there are a million ways to make them, so you never tire of eating them. From the classic chocolate to mocha-spiked to peanut-butter loaded, brownies just don't disappoint -- especially these recipes we have for you below.
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Handle The Heat
Ultimate Brownies
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Half Baked Harvest
Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies
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Two Peas and their Pod
Dulce De Leche Brownies
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Completely Delicious
Pumpkin Swirl Brownies With Pecans
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Cooking Classy
Small Batch Brownies
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Half Baked Harvest
Salted Caramel Mocha Nutella Brownies
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Handle The Heat
Thick And Fudgy Toffee Brownies
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How Sweet It Is
Buttered Popcorn Crunch Brownies
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Averie Cooks
Flourless Peanut Butter And Chocolate Fudgy Brownies
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Averie Cooks
Chocolate Coconut Mounds Bar Brownies
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How Sweet It Is
Peppermint Pattie Brownies
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Half Baked Harvest
Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Brownies
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Averie Cooks
Salted Caramel Pretzel-Topped Fudgy Brownies
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Foodie Crush
Stout Chocolate Brownies
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Completely Delicious
Triple Chocolate Brownies
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Brown Eyed Baker
Buckeye Brownies
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Half Baked Harvest
Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookie Peanut Butter Swirled Brownies
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Annie's Eats
Espresso Cheesecake Brownie
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How Sweet It Is
Creme De Menthe Brownies
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Handle the Heat
Ultimate Gooey Brownies
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Minimalist Baker
No-Bake Vegan Brownies
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Cooking Classy
Microwave Mug Brownie
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Averie Cooks
Fudgy Mint Chocolate Brookies
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i am baker
Skillet Brownie Carmelita's
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Annie's Eats
Chocolate Fudge Brownies With Whipped Peanut Butter Frosting
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Averie Cooks
Caramel Chunk Brownies
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Two Peas and their Pod
Salted Caramel Skillet Brownies
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Averie Cooks
Loaded Fudgy Candy Bar Brownies
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How Sweet It Is
Pumpkin Pie Fudge Brownies
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Averie Cooks
Homemade Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies
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Love and Olive Oil
Peanut Butter And Fleur De Sel Brownies
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A Spicy Perspective
Thick Brownies
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The Best Grain-Free, Gluten-Free Baking Mixes
Birch Benders Keto Pancake and Waffle Mix(01 of09)
“This is an awesome high-protein and high-fiber pancake alternative that uses real ingredients,” registered dietitian Marissa Meshulam told HuffPost. “There are no weird additives, and they have a fun, coconutty taste.” (credit:Amazon)
Bob's Red Mill Grain-Free Mixes(02 of09)
“This seven-ingredient Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix is packed with protein and healthy fats, plus it has less added sugar than many grain-based brands,” registered dietitian nutritionist Amanda Frankeny told HuffPost. “It’s made with an almond flour and coconut flour base. You simply add eggs, water and oil, and you get what’s promised — fluff on the inside and a crispy exterior.” Get the Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix from Amazon for $14.43. Experts also love the Blueberry Muffin Mix from the same brand. “There are several great grain-free baking mixes on the market, but only a couple have made the top of my list,” registered dietitian nutritionist Andrea Mathis told HuffPost. Registered dietitian Toby Amidor agreed, noting the high protein content in this mix. "If you’re looking for a grain-free baking mix that contains a great source of protein, this is a good choice since it contains 8 grams of protein per serving,” he told HuffPost. “I usually like to make my own muffins, but in a pinch I will use a quick and easy mix. It makes delicious muffins. The mix uses gluten-free paleo baking flour, which consists of almond flour, arrowroot starch, coconut flour and tapioca flour, and it’s sweetened with coconut sugar.” Get a five-pack of the Grain-Free Blueberry Muffin Mix from Amazon for $28.81.
Highkey Keto Blueberry Muffin & Cupcake Mix(03 of09)
“Homemade grain-free muffins can be tricky,” Frankeny said. “If you’ve tried baking them, you’ve probably run into some funky-textured baked goods. Highkey makes it easier with this mix. It delivers a moist muffin every single time, one that never ventures into dense or soggy territory. This product does include the sugar-replacement allulose and a sugar alcohol, erythritol. Though they add to the flavor, you should be aware of that if you’re staying away from low-calorie sweeteners.” (credit:Amazon)
Julie’s Real Paleo Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix(04 of09)
“These are about as low in sugar as a brownie can come,” Meshulam said. “The mix uses real, wholesome ingredients to provide you with chocolatey goodness. And they’re truly paleo if that’s your thing.” (credit:Amazon)
King Arthur Grain-Free Paleo Baking Flour(05 of09)
“I recently made biscuits with this blend, and they turned out moist and noncrumbly," chef and cookbook author Robin Asbell told HuffPost. "So many gluten-free mixes can become dry once the biscuit cools, but this one didn’t.” The experts behind the Real Food Dietitians — Jessica Beacom, Stacie Hassing and Jessie Shafer — also gave this mix a thumbs-up. “We’ve used this blend in place of wheat flour in recipes, and we’ve had great results," they told HuffPost. (credit:Amazon)
Livlo Keto Biscuit & Bread Mix(06 of09)
“We all love a fluffy biscuit, and this mix will get you exactly what you crave,” Frankeny said. “It uses almond flour, baking powder and sea salt. This buttery, delicious treat does contain a tiny nutritional boost, with 4 more grams of fiber per serving than the leading wheat-based biscuit brand. Try the finished product on the side when serving pot roast, or use it as a quiche crust.” (credit:Amazon)
Miss Jones Baking Co. Mixes(07 of09)
“For anyone who loves the taste and texture of cornbread but is following a grain-free diet, this mix is the perfect go-to. It’s made with almond flour and coconut flour," registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Gorin told HuffPost. Get the “Not Cornbread” Bread & Muffin Mix from Amazon for $7.99. “One of my favorite better-for-you baking mix companies is Miss Jones,” Amidor said. “This mix is made with almond flour and is sweetened with erythritol and monk fruit extract.” Get the Keto & Paleo Fudgy Brownie Baking Mix from Amazon for $6.99.
Purely Elizabeth Grain-Free Pancake + Waffle Mix(08 of09)
“This mix doesn’t produce a weird mouthfeel or chalky taste,” Mathis said.
Registered dietitian nutritionist Sharon Palmer agreed, adding, “I already think they do a really nice job with their granolas, and no surprise, their grain-free pancake mix is yummy, too.” (credit:Amazon)
Simple Mills Baking Mixes(09 of09)
"This [Cupcake & Cake Baking Mix] is about as clean as cake can get,” Meshulam said. “They use coconut sugar, which has a slightly lower glycemic index than regular sugar. The blend of almond and coconut flour is higher in protein, fat and fiber, making this a more nutrient-dense treat.” Get a three-pack of the Almond Flour Cupcake & CBaking Mix from Amazon for $23.97. Chef Marshall O’Brien said his family’s breakfasts are frequently powered by pancakes made with the Almond Flour Pancake & Waffle Mix. “I have two daughters, ages 7 and 10, and I’ll use it for our Saturday breakfasts," he told HuffPost. "The mix is almond-based, with real — and few — ingredients.” Pro tip: The chef sometimes adds a few extras to boost nutrition. “I’ll add ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, or sometimes even cricket powder. I serve pancakes with homemade stewed cinnamon apples, peanut butter or other nut butters, ghee, butter, real maple syrup and assorted jams. It’s a tasty treat.” Get a three-pack of the Almond Flour Pancake & Waffle Mix from Amazon for $25.45.
