33 Best Chocolate Brownie Recipes

For the chocolate lovers out there, there really is nothing like a delicious brownie.

They’re perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth and always go down well at a party or as an after dinner treat. 

A versatile dessert and fantastic for beginner bakers, there’s no wrong way to make brownies!

All you need is a bit of imagination and a whole lot of chocolate! 

We’ve compiled a list of the best chocolate brownie recipes for you to try at home.

From salted caramel to mint chocolate, each one of these recipes will have your mouth watering!

1. Fudge Brownies

We can’t start this list without mentioning a worldwide favorite – fudge brownies!

This indulgent treat is perfect for any chocoholic, with its dense texture and chewy finish. 

This is a go-to recipe for any social occasion and is so easy to make. With the right recipe, you’ll have the perfect batch every time.

Ingredients

• Chocolate, semi-sweet
• Butter, melted
• Sugar
• 2 eggs
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour (see also ‘All-Purpose Flour Vs Self-Rising Flour‘)
• Cocoa powder
• Salt

2. Mint Chocolate Brownies

Not everyone is a fan of mint and chocolate together, but these brownies just might change your mind! 

Perfect for any time of year, these layered brownies look incredible and taste divine!

The balance between the rich chocolate and the fresh mint frosting is so delicious that you’ll have to have a second!

Ingredients

• Chocolate, semi-sweet
• Granulated sugar
• Light brown sugar
• Eggs, large
• Pure vanilla extract
• Salt
• All-purpose flour
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Unsalted butter, softened
• Confectioners’ sugar
• Milk
• Peppermint extract
• Green food coloring, liquid or gel
• Unsalted butter
• Chocolate chips, semi-sweet

3. Salted Caramel Brownies

Who doesn’t love caramel? These salted caramel brownies are a perfect flavor combination! 

With the distinct and indulgent taste of salted caramel, these brownies are bound to go down a treat at any social function.

You can make them cakey or gooey – it’s completely up to you! Either way, you’ll have a tasty addition to your dessert table.

Ingredients

• Butter
• Dark chocolate
• Vanilla extract
• Salted caramel sauce
• Sea salt
• Caster sugar
• Eggs, large
• Plain flour
• Cocoa powder

4. Cheesecake Brownies

These cheesecake brownies are a mash-up of two universally loved desserts.

These brownies are a perfect combination of delicious chocolate and creamy cheesecake.

Your party guests will love these brownies – with a mixture of two amazing textures and flavors, you can cater to everyone with this tasty treat.

Ingredients

• Cream cheese, softened
• Eggs
• Egg yolk
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Butter
• Chocolate, bittersweet
• All-purpose flour
• Cocoa powder
• Salt

5. Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies

Made with crunchy toasted hazelnuts and tons of Nutella, these chocolate hazelnut brownies are to die for!

These brownies are perfect for kids and will go down well with any adult too!

Nothing brings the incredible flavors of chocolate and hazelnut together like these delicious brownies.

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter
• Unsweetened chocolate
• Eggs, large
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Baking soda
• Salt
• All-purpose flour
• Toasted hazelnuts
• Nutella

6. Peanut Butter Marshmallow Brownies

These incredibly sweet peanut butter marshmallow brownies are another great recipe to add to your brownie portfolio!

These brownies pair perfectly with an ice cold glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee.

Consisting of three delicious layers, this recipe is definitely one to share with friends and family.

Ingredients

• Smooth peanut butter
• Powdered sugar
• Salt
• All-purpose flour
• Salt
• Baking powder
• Eggs, large
• Granulated sugar
• Brown sugar
• Canola oil
• Pure vanilla extract
• Unsalted butter
• Chocolate, bittersweet
• Cocoa Powder
• Marshmallow fluff

7. Chocolate Tahini Brownies

What’s incredible about these chocolate tahini brownies is that they’re actually a healthier option!

With no grains, no dairy, and less sweetener, these are perfect alternatives to regular sugar-filled brownies.

While these aren’t your traditional brownies, they still have all the flavor but with no guilt!

Give these a try any time, and leave the regular brownies for your cheat day!

Ingredients

• Cornstarch
• Cocoa powder, unsweetened
• Chocolate, bittersweet
• Virgin coconut oil
• Tahini
• Eggs, large
• Granulated sugar
• Light brown sugar
• Kosher salt
• Vanilla extract
• Light agave

8. Cookies And Cream Brownies

Another perfect combination of tasty Oreo cookies and fudge brownies comes in these cookies and cream brownies. 

Even more delicious with dark chocolate powder, these brownies mimic that iconic Oreo flavor with the soft and chewy texture of a brownie.

These are perfect for an after dinner treat.

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter
• Chocolate, semi-sweet
• Sugar
• Eggs, large
• Vanilla extract
• Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder or natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• All-purpose flour
• Salt
• Oreos
• White chocolate chips
• Heavy whipping cream
• Powdered sugar

9. Coffee Cream Brownies

A delicious adult twist on the classic treat, these coffee cream brownies taste amazing!

With a generous amount of light coffee cream frosting, it’s perfect for coffee lovers and chocolate-obsessed!

The bitter coffee taste and the rich chocolate ganache balance each other out wonderfully, and they pair well with a deliciously milky latte.

Ingredients

• Butter
• Chocolate, unsweetened
• Eggs
• White sugar
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Instant coffee granules
• Butter, softened
• Powdered sugar
• Chocolate chips, semi-sweet
• Heavy whipping cream

10. Quadruple Chocolate Brownies

For something extra indulgent, try these quadruple chocolate brownies. These brownies are perfect for satisfying a strong chocolate craving!

You might think this recipe could be a chocolate overload, but isn’t that what brownies were made for?

Treat yourself with four types of chocolate in just one brownie! They are bound to calm your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• Butter
• Milk chocolate
• Dark chocolate
• Plain flour
• Cocoa powder
• White chocolate chips
• Milk chocolate chips
• Eggs
• Egg yolk
• Caster sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Salt

11. Malted Milk Brownies

This brownie recipe combines a classic flavor with a modern twist. These malted milk brownies are deliciously fudgy and rich with an old-fashioned malted milk flavor.

This recipe is fantastic alone or with tasty malted chocolate frosting.

You can have these brownies any way you like. Either way, they’re going to be mouth-wateringly good.

Ingredients

• Chocolate, semi-sweet
• Unsalted butter
• Granulated sugar
• Malted milk powder
• Vanilla extract
• Salt
• Eggs
• All-purpose flour

12. Pecan Praline Brownies

Another nutty addition to this list are these delectable pecan praline brownies!

These rich and fudgy brownies are perfect for any party guest and are suitable for vegetarians.

No one will refuse a bite of these brownies with a deep chocolate brownie base, layered with lots of pecan praline.

They’ll be gone quickly, so make sure you save yourself one!

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter
• Dark chocolate
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 heaping cup raw pecans
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

13. S’mores Brownies

This incredible mash-up of two popular desserts is a great way to feed your party guests! These s’mores brownies are just scrumptious!

Made with a graham cracker crust and topped with brownie batter, chocolate chunks, and toasted marshmallows, these brownies are a brilliant party dessert or campfire treat.

Ingredients

• Graham Cracker crumbs
• Granulated sugar
• Unsalted Butter
• Water
• Unsalted butter
• Cocoa powder
• Vegetable oil
• Pure vanilla extract
• Egg yolk, large 
• Egg, large
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Cornstarch or cornflour
• All-purpose flour or plain flour
• Chocolate chips or chunks
• Mini marshmallows

14. Chocolate Cherry Brownies

These irresistible brownies are both juicy and rich, with indulgent chocolate and delicious cherries.

This chocolate cherry brownie recipe is perfect for everyone!

These are ideal for first-time bakers as they are quick and easy to make without compromising the brownies’ incredible taste.

With a range of textures, these are bound to go down a treat.

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter
• Sugar, caster or granulated
• Eggs, large
• Plain flour
• Cocoa powder
• Salt
• Baking powder
• Chocolate, dark, milk, or both
• Cherries, pitted

15. Coconut Macaroon Brownies

Chocolate brownies meet coconut macaroons – what more could you ask for?

These brownies are kosher and gluten-free, so you can feed all your guests with this delicious dessert!

With the fresh tasting coconut, the crisp macaroon texture, and the rich chocolate flavor, these brownies are definitely going to please.

They are perfectly chewy, crunchy, and flavorful.

Ingredients

• Dark chocolate 
• Unsalted butter or coconut oil
• Eggs, large
• Light brown sugar
• Unsweetened cocoa
• Instant espresso granules
• Coconut flour
• Milk chocolate chips
• Egg whites, large
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Kosher salt
• Unsweetened finely shredded coconut 

16. Bourbon, Black Cherry And Bacon Brownies

Mixing the iconic American flavors of bourbon and bacon with deliciously juicy black cherries, these brownies are the definition of pure decadence.

These boozy bourbon, black cherry, and bacon brownies are the perfect adult treat with a meaty twist!

Don’t knock it before you try it, because you won’t be disappointed!

Ingredients

• Sour cherries, dried
• Bourbon
• Cinnamon
• Maple syrup
• Smoked streaky bacon
• Brownie mixture (use our classic fudge brownie recipe!)
• Cocoa powder

17. Chocolate Orange Brownies

This quick and easy brownie recipe is another one that will give you amazing brownies every time!

Chocolate orange brownies are perfect for showcasing one of the best flavor pairings out there!

This dense and delicious brownie has a scrumptious chocolatey flavor with a divine orange aftertaste.

They make a great addition to your party spread.

Ingredients

• Butter
• Dark chocolate
• Milk chocolate
• Light brown sugar
• Eggs
• Plain flour
• Orange zest
• Terry’s Chocolate Oranges

18. Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

These chocolate raspberry brownies are both beautiful and delicious!

Perfectly chocolatey with a juicy burst of raspberries, these brownies will be the centerpiece of your dessert table.

These brownies are a decadent treat that are made with real dark chocolate, sprinkled with chocolate chips, and filled with fresh raspberries.

How delightful!

Ingredients

• Butter
• Dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate
• Caster sugar or granulated sugar 
• Brown sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Eggs, large
• Plain flour or all-purpose flour 
• Cocoa powder
• Fresh raspberries
• Chocolate chips

19. Chocolate Gingerbread Brownies

These brownies make the perfect holiday treat, especially for those who aren’t fans of mince pies! 

These incredible chocolate gingerbread brownies will have your kids scrambling for more!

Made with gooey chocolate, spiced brownie batter, and topped with cute little gingerbread men, these brownies are a fantastic winter treat.

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter
• Dark chocolate
• Eggs, large
• Light brown sugar
• Plain flour
• Cocoa powder
• Ground ginger
• Ground cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Chocolate chips
• Chocolate, melted
• Gingerbread men
• Gingerbread crumbs

20. Cranberry Pistachio Brownies

Another great holiday dessert is these cranberry pistachio brownies.

They get the right balance between fruity and nutty, and are, of course, packed full of chocolatey goodness!

These brownies are so flavorful that they’ll definitely have you going back for a second helping!

Rich pistachios and succulent cranberries really are a genius combination.

Ingredients

• Chocolate, bittersweet
• Butter
• Muscovado sugar
• All-purpose flour
• Eggs
• Milk
• Ground cardamom
• Cranberries, dried
• Pistachios

21. Mince Pie Brownies

Mince pies aren’t for everyone, but these brownies sure do taste good!

These festive mince pie brownies are another perfect addition to any holiday dinner table.

These brownies are a classic twist on a classic recipe! Mince pies and brownies have been around for so long, so why not marry the two?

This addictive little dessert will be a winner at your holiday feast.

Ingredients

• Mince pies
• Unsalted butter
• Dark chocolate
• White sugar or caster sugar
• Light brown sugar
• Eggs, large
• Vanilla extract
• Plain flour or all-purpose flour
• Cocoa powder
• Ground mixed spice
• Baking powder

22. Espresso Martini Brownies

These boozy brownies will hit the spot for any coffee-loving adult!

These Espresso Martini brownies marry the classic chocolate brownie recipe with the iconic coffee-based cocktail.

These brownies are packed with chocolate chunks and slathered in creamy Espresso Martini frosting.

They make the perfect adult treat and are sure to please on any occasion.

Ingredients

• Dark chocolate, melted
• Butter, melted
• Light brown sugar
• Granulated sugar
• Eggs
• Coffee extract or instant coffee
• Plain flour
• Cocoa powder
• Milk chocolate 
• Butter 
• Icing sugar
• Coffee liqueur

23. Chili Chocolate And Black Bean Brownies

Black beans in a tin are not typically what comes to mind when thinking of brownies!

However, they are a core ingredient in these delicious low-carb, gluten-free brownies.

The added chili gives these brownies a surprising kick while also exaggerating the flavor of the chocolate.

Don’t worry, they’re not overly spicy! Just enough to bring out the best in these treats.

Ingredients

• Black beans, drained
• Vanilla extract
• Eggs, large
• Butter 
• Light muscovado sugar
• Cocoa powder
• Gluten-free baking powder
• Chili-flavored dark chocolate

24. Chai Caramel Brownies

With the richness of the caramel and the spices of chai tea, these brownies are a stunning treat.

The unique flavor of chai tea is an incredible breakthrough in brownie making and works so well with chocolate and caramel.

For something a little different, give these chair caramel brownies a try!

Ingredients

• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Cloves
• Cardamom
• Black pepper
• Dulce de Leche
• Unsalted butter
• Granulated sugar
• Eggs, large
• Vanilla extract
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Kosher salt

25. Brookies

Have you ever struggled to choose between craving a warm chocolate chip cookie or a rich brownie? Well, now you don’t have to!

These brookies are a mash-up of a brownie and a cookie, with the incredible taste of both!

For those moments of indecision, these brookies are the answer.

Ingredients

• Butter, softened
• Light brown sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Baking soda
• Chocolate chips, semi-sweet
• White sugar
• Butter, melted
• Vanilla extract
• Eggs
• Cocoa powder
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Salt

26. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies

Chocolate and strawberry are a flavor combination that has always meant to be enjoyed.

Now, you can take it up a notch with this chocolate-covered strawberry brownie recipe!

Filled with halved strawberries, these brownies give you that fruity taste that pairs so well with the chocolate in the brownie.

You and your guests are sure to fall in love with this treat.

Ingredients

• Brownie mixture (use our classic fudge brownie recipe!)
• Fresh strawberries 
• Chocolate chips or chocolate bar, semi-sweet
• Heavy whipping cream

27. Pecan Pie Brownies

A brilliant Thanksgiving dessert, these pecan pie brownies are simply scrumptious.

They are quick and easy to make and will allow your Thanksgiving dinner guests to get their chocolate fix!

This recipe features big, tasty pecans and tastes like a healthy slice of pecan pie with a hint of chocolate.

Mix it up this holiday season with this unique recipe.

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• Brownie mixture (use our classic fudge brownie recipe!)
• Butter, melted
• Brown sugar
• Maple syrup
• Pure vanilla extract
• Kosher salt
• Eggs, large
• Whole or chopped pecans

28. Red Wine Brownies

There’s nothing like a large glass of red wine, but do you know what’s even better?

Red wine and chocolate! These red wine brownies are perfect for satisfying both cravings.

Adding red wine to your own chocolate brownie mix can take your traditional brownies to a whole new level.

Pair them with an additional glass of wine for a cheeky treat.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour
• Espresso powder
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Unsalted butter
• Dark chocolate
• Granulated sugar
• Eggs, large
• Red wine
• Cocoa powder 

29. Trash Brownies

Don’t be fooled by the name! All it means is that these trash brownies are packed full of everything!

Why just pick one candy to eat? Put them all on top of some delicious chocolate brownies!

During late nights with friends, trash brownies are the ideal treat that you customize with your favorite candy.

For that sweet-salty flavor combination, we highly recommend potato chips, pretzels, and whole Oreos.

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• Brownie mixture (use our classic fudge brownie recipe!)
• Oreos
• Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
• Pretzels, crushed 
• Potato chips, crushed
• Mini marshmallows
• M&M’s

30. Red Velvet Oreo Brownies

Red Velvet has an incredible flavor that’s between chocolate and vanilla, making for a perfect brownie flavor!

Pair it with Oreos and you’ve got yourself a batch of red velvet Oreo brownies.

These chewy red velvet brownies are full of Oreo truffle mixture and chocolate chips for layer after layer of perfection!

Give this dreamy brownie a try and you won’t be disappointed.

Ingredients

• Eggs, large
• Granulated sugar
• Pure vanilla extract
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Salt
• Red food coloring, liquid or gel
• White vinegar
• All-purpose flour
• Unsalted butter
• Confectioners’ sugar
• Oreos, crushed
• Chocolate, semi-sweet
• Heavy cream 
• Unsalted butter, softened

31. Guinness Brownies

This Guinness brownie recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day (see also ‘23 Glorious Green St. Patrick’s Day Desserts‘), but you can eat them all year round!

These chocolate, stout-infused brownies are a fantastic treat for beer-lovers!

The flavor of the Guiness brings out the chocolate flavor in these brownies, so much so that you may never go back to traditional brownies!

Give it a try this St. Paddy’s Day, or whenever you’re craving a stouty dessert.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Kosher salt
• Granulated sugar
• Eggs, large
• Chocolate chips, unsweetened
• Unsalted butter
• Powdered sugar
• Pure vanilla extract
• Guinness

32. Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies

These blackberry cheesecake brownies are deliciously tart and sweet at the same time. If you love cheesecake, then you’re bound to love this recipe!

These brownies are great for a summer picnic or barbecue as a fresh treat.

The creamy blackberry cheesecake filling is divine and perfect for when your sweet tooth is calling.

Ingredients

• Blackberries, frozen or fresh
• Granulated sugar
• Lemon juice
• Unsalted butter
• Caster sugar
• Cocoa powder
• Salt
• Baking powder
• Vanilla extract
• Eggs
• Boiling water
• All-purpose flour
• Espresso powder
• Cream cheese, softened
• White chocolate, melted
• Heavy cream
• Mascarpone cheese

33. Cookie Dough Brownies

Sometimes, we want to eat the cookie dough more than the actual cookies when baking!

With this cookie dough brownie recipe, you can indulge without any nasty side effects.

These beautiful brownies are a brilliant combination of cookie dough and brownie mixture for two textures and all the flavor!

Ingredients

• Butter
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Granulated sugar
• Kosher salt
• Baking powder
• Eggs, large
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Chocolate chips, semi-sweet
• Light brown sugar
• Milk
• Vegetable shortening

In Conclusion

No matter which recipe you decide to try, you will not be disappointed with the outcome!

Try one of them today and satisfy your chocolate cravings to the max!