20 of Our All-Time Best Brownie and Blondie Recipes

Chewy on the edges and fudgy in the center, this brownie offers something for everyone.

Why not incorporate the classic ice cream flavor into a batch of blondies? For a sweet crunch, use half the toasted pecans inside the bars, and sprinkle the other half on top along with brown sugar.

What makes these brownies so incredible? The fudgy base is covered with pecan halves, cream caramel, and melted chocolate—a combo borrowed from old-fashioned turtle candies.

Cakey chocolate-chip cookies meet fudgy brownies in these delectable dessert bars. They're just the thing for a summer picnic.

Fiber-rich spelt flour and two kinds of chocolate—bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder—give these brownies their unique flavor.

We've swapped out all-purpose flour for almond flour to make these sensational gluten-free brownies.

Try mixing some of your favorite nuts into this blondie batter—they'll go great with the chunks of bittersweet chocolate.

Whole-wheat flour and applesauce are the secrets to these subtly sweet, better-for-you brownies. Cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate ensure they still have that fudgy texture everyone loves.

Semisweet chocolate and dried cherries add oomph to these on-the-go treats.

Bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder provide the double dose of chocolate in this decadent recipe. A big batch is just the thing for a potluck or bake sale.

Cornstarch stands in for all-purpose flour seamlessly in these gluten-free brownies. Ground cinnamon and vanilla extract add depth of flavor.

When you're not craving chocolate (yes, this can really happen!), these cinnamon-apple brownies are the answer.

Making dessert in a slow cooker feels downright magical. We promise you'll feel the same once you whip up these oh-so-simple walnut-studded brownies.

Coffee brings out the chocolate-y flavor of these brownies, and toasted almonds and dried cherries add intrigue.

Irish coffee in blondie form! We've added freshly grounded coffee to the batter and Irish whiskey to the glaze.

A cookie with a brownie twist, this hybrid is made with both cocoa powder and dark chocolate—and walnuts!

We like to think of these crowd-pleasing blondies as a chocolate chip cookie-brownie hybrid. Buttery walnuts add the perfect amount of crunch.

Sweet potato purée is the key ingredient in our healthier take on brownies. If you can't find it, go the DIY route—purée baked or canned sweet potatoes in a food processor.

You can prep these kid-approved treats in just 10 minutes. They make a scrumptious lunchbox or after-school treat.

We've switched out most of the butter for puréed black beans in these new-and-improved treats. Trust us, your guests will be none the wiser.