BRING>IT>ON. We’re about to turn that basic brownie mix into a total showstopper. These recipes are everything I love about dessert, all starting from one simple box.
Get ready for some pure chocolatey insanity, because these desserts are the best thing that’s happened to me, ever.
1. Brownie Pie
I’ll just put it out there. Using brownies as a pie filling is a total game-changer. I never even thought of it until I tried it, and now I can’t look back.
That buttery, flaky pie shell with the fudgy brownie filling? Oh my word. It’s such an amazing texture combination that takes brownies to a whole new place.
And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy with just four ingredients. WINNING.
2. Peanut Butter Cups Brownies
Peanut butter and chocolate is a combo that just always works, right? And these brownies have a whole peanut butter cup hiding inside, which is just the best idea ever.
If you’re searching for that perfect comfort food, look no further because you have found it. This one goes straight to the heart.
3. Oreo Brownies
From the outside, they might just look like your regular brownies. But oh my goodness, that first bite tells a different story. There are whole Oreo cookies hiding in the middle of these treats!
Fudgy brownies and Oreos together in one dessert? SIGN ME UP. I just know it’s impossible to have just one of these.
4. Mounds Brownies
If you’re a big fan of Mounds and Almond Joy bars, you are going to fall hard for these brownies.
We’ve got brownies on the bottom, a sweet shredded coconut layer in the middle, and vanilla frosting on top. This is such a great way to give classic brownies a fun and delicious tropical vibe.
5. Chocolate Fudge Caramel Brownies
Want to make those everyday brownies even more decadent? This recipe has just the thing.
With tons of extra chocolate chips and gooey caramel in the center, these brownies are absolutely a dream. They’re sweet, for sure, but the saltiness from that caramel gives it the perfect balance.
6. Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle
Oh sweet glory, look at this thing! The layers of peanut butter, chocolate pudding, and brownie goodness are all on display in a trifle bowl for everyone to admire. It’s a total work of art.
Expect amazing layers of fudgy brownie chunks, a peanut butter and cream cheese filling, peanut butter cups, chocolate pudding, and sweet whipped cream.
If this doesn’t do it for your sweet tooth, I’m not sure what will!
7. Brownie Mallow Bars
These brownie mallow bars are just wild! Brownies on the bottom, marshmallows in the middle, and a peanut butter and chocolate-covered Rice Krispies topping.
It’s like all your favorite sweet things came together for a party. From the crunchy top to the fluffy mallow center and the fudgy crust, these bars have such an exciting mix of textures and flavors.
8. Brownie Strawberry Shortcake
This mash-up of brownies and strawberry shortcake is just so epic. Instead of a regular sponge cake, you get layers of brownies.
The cakes are filled and frosted with a sweet and tangy sour cream icing and then finished with fresh berries. I could eat this forever. Dessert heaven is real!
9. Turtle Brownies
If you love that fudgy and crunchy combination, these turtle brownies are for you. Super gooey brownies are packed with chocolate chips and then topped with pecans and more gooey caramel.
They are already so amazing on their own, but if you add a scoop of ice cream on top, they become even more legendary.
10. S’mores Brownies
Want that campfire feeling but can’t get outside? Just head to the kitchen and whip up these s’mores brownies instead.
This dessert has it all, from the graham cracker crust to the chocolate chunks and toasted marshmallows. And there’s more! Tucked between the crust and chocolate is a layer of fudgy brownies. It’s so good.
11. Brownie Sundaes
Is there anything better for curing the blues than a brownie sundae? Just looking at this dessert makes you feel better already.
Warm, fudgy, and gooey brownies get topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles, and nuts. This dessert is absolutely the way to turn any frown upside down.
12. Toffee Brownie Trifle
If you’re not a pro in the kitchen but want to whip up a stunning dessert, trifles are the answer. With a trifle, all you have to bake is the cake layer.
And instead of baking from scratch, this recipe just needs brownies from a box. All that’s left is to assemble the layers of brownies, cheesecake pudding, white chocolate pudding, and chopped toffee bars.
It’s so simple but looks so spectacular.
13. Black Forest Brownie Bars
Black forest desserts always have such a sophisticated flavor. The mix of chocolate and cherries just feels so elegant to me.
Case in point: these black forest brownie bars. Fudgy, decadent brownies are filled with a sweet and tart cherry pie center.
The chocolate and pie filling combo is just sublime. It’s sweet, rich, and fruity. Pure perfection.
14. Brownie Parfaits
Brownie chunks, cheesecake filling, strawberries, whipped cream, hot fudge, caramel, pecans, chocolate chips, and raspberries. YUP, these parfaits have it all.
It’s a total party for your eyes and your tastebuds. Even with so many components, everything works together to create one amazing sweet treat. It’s the ultimate indulgence, for sure.
15. Brownie Pizza
Pizza for dessert? You have my attention. The crust is a fudgy brownie, the sauce is a cream cheese icing, and the toppings are fresh berries. How incredible does that sound?
Honestly, whoever came up with this is a genius! Not only are the flavors and textures out of this world, but the colors make this dessert a perfect choice for the 4th of July.
16. Chocolate Brownie Cake
Looking for a way to jazz up a basic brownie? So easy. Just bake it in a bundt pan! This trick will add so much sophistication to your brownies.
While the brownie cake is baking, you can make a simple chocolate ganache by melting chocolate chips and whipped cream. It’s so quick to make, but WOW, it tastes like heaven.
Drizzle the ganache all over the brownie cake, and just like that, dessert is served.
17. Brownie Mix Cookies
These double chocolate cookies are seriously addictive. Just consider this your warning. Chocolate cookies with even more chocolate chips inside? It’s pure decadence.
I mean, just from the picture, you can tell how fudgy and gooey these cookies are. The slightly crispy outside gives them a great texture contrast, too. YUM.
18. Peppermint Brownie Truffles
If you’re a fan of the chocolate and peppermint combination, you absolutely have to try these truffles. Brownie balls get covered in a sweet white chocolate shell and then sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies.
The different textures and flavors from the brownies, chocolate, and crushed candies create a really fun combination that you just can’t resist.
19. Peppermint Brownie Bites
First off, how cute are these brownies? These little bite-sized treats always make me smile. Brownie cookies are made even more festive with a peppermint Kiss right in the center.
As for the taste? Well, you can never go wrong with chocolate and peppermint. Those two are a match made in heaven, and this delicious dessert is all the proof you need.
20. Monster Cookie Brownies
What happens when you mix monster cookies and brownies into one dessert? You get something truly sensational, that’s what.
If you’re not familiar, monster cookies are soft and thick peanut butter oatmeal cookies packed with chocolate chips and M&M’s. They’re already phenomenal on their own.
Now, throw some brownies into the mix, and you get an even more decadent dessert that is just impossible to resist.