Everyone loves a good brownie. They’re easy to whip up at a moment’s notice and almost universally loved, although brownie fans fight fiercely over cakey vs. fudgy and middle piece vs. corner piece.

The other great thing about brownies is how easy it is to customize them. You can dress them up or down, add texture, and mix in other flavors. You’ll find brownies everywhere from Michelin-star restaurants to corner diners. There’s simply no end to what you can do with them!

We’ve been enjoying brownies for a lot longer than you might think. The first recorded instance of brownie baking was the Palmer House Brownie, which was made for the World’s Columbian Exhibition in Chicago in 1893. The point was to make a small cake that could be easily boxed up and put into packed lunches. The Palmer House version included apricot glaze and walnuts.

Ever since then, we’ve enjoyed brownies by the tens of thousands, with customizations of all kinds. But if there’s one thing all brownie lovers can agree on, it’s that you want a rich and decadent flavor, and above all, it has to be extra chocolatey. Here are 40 of the tastiest brownies you’ll ever try.

1. Death by Chocolate Brownies

These Death by Chocolate brownies contain two cups of melted chocolate chips as well as a quarter cup of cocoa powder for the ultimately chocolatey experience. It’s the perfect choice when you’re craving something really decadent.

2. Brownie Lasagna

Have you ever wanted to shove eight brownies into your mouth simultaneously? We won’t judge you if you have. Well, now you can do just that, along with some cream cheese frosting, with this brownie “lasagna.”

3. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies

Chocolate and strawberries are a flavor combination that comes straight from heaven itself. You don’t have to wait until Valentine’s Day to enjoy it. You can make these rich chocolate-covered strawberry brownies any time of the year.

4. Trash Brownies

We see you raising an eyebrow at the name, but they’re much better than they sound. Trash brownies get their name because you treat the batter like a trash can — just throw anything and everything in.

5. Brookies

Are you having trouble deciding between making brownies or cookies? Well, now you don’t have to. Instead, you can make yourself a batch of brookies, which have all the best features of both desserts.

6. Cookies and Cream Brownies

Cookies and cream are essentially anything that’s flavored like an Oreo. Now, you can even make your brownies Oreo flavored for the creamiest and, richest take on a brownie you’ve ever tasted.

7. Peanut Butter Cookie-Stuffed Brownies

If you’re a fan of combining peanut butter and chocolate, you’ll die for these amazing peanut butter cookie-stuffed brownies. They’re the ultimate in decadent dessert combos, with a level of richness that’s off the charts.

8. Salted Caramel Brownies

Talk about heaven. These salted caramel brownies are the perfect combo of sweet and salty, with layers of flavor between the chocolate and the caramel. They might not be good for you, but we won’t judge if you eat two or five.

9. Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies

Whoever said brownies had to only taste like chocolate? These delectable blackberry cheesecake brownies have layers of flavor ranging from rich chocolate to tangy blackberries and smooth, creamy cheesecake.

10. S’Mores Brownies

If there’s anything that’s more delicious than a brownie, it’s a s’more. So obviously, the only option is to combine them into s’mores brownies for a dessert experience that’s beyond your chocolatey dreams

11. Buckeye Brownies

If you’ve ever been to Ohio, you know about the state treat, buckeyes, and you’ve probably even experienced them in the form of buckeye brownies. If you don’t know what these are, we’ll give you a hint: lots and lots of chocolate and peanut butter.

12. Nutella-Stuffed Brownies

Admit it, if it wasn’t for Nutella, you probably wouldn’t be consuming hazelnuts on a regular basis. But since it became popular, it’s been everyone’s favorite nutty, chocolatey spread. It’s even more perfect for making the ultimately rich brownie.

13. Bailey’s Cheesecake Cup Brownies

Yes, you read that right: these unbelievably decadent brownies combine cream booze, cheesecake, and chocolate for layers of complex flavor. If you can’t get enough of that special Irish liqueur, you will love the chance to take it to the next level.

14. Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

If you love chocolate on your chocolate, you’ll enjoy these brownies that put a little bit of fudge in the brownie mix, then top it all off with, of course, chocolate frosting.

15. Pecan Pie Brownies

This totally unique dessert combo puts two sweet treats together as you’ve never imagined before. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck between a brownie and a piece of pecan pie, today is your lucky day.

16. Samoa-Stuffed Brownies

Once a year, the Girl Scouts knock on our doors to sell us the cookies we know and love. Now, you can make your own version of Samoa’s, combined with brownies for the ultimate caramelly, coconutty, chocolatey goodness.

17. Cherry Garcia Brownies

The classic ice cream flavor introduced by Ben and Jerry combined with brownie mix creates Cherry Garcia brownies. This is the perfect combination of fruit and chocolate. One bite and you won’t be able to stop.

18. Sweet and Salty Brownies

Everyone knows that salt in your dessert is a must. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer, making every ingredient taste — well, more intensely like what it is! In these sweet and salty brownies, it intensifies the chocolate while adding tons of delicious contrast.

19. Marshmallow Crunch Brownies

These marshmallow crunch brownies are quite possibly the gooiest brownies you’ll ever taste. And as the name implies, they have great texture, which makes them an amazing gooey, crunchy treat.

20. Dulce de Leche Brownies

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of trying dulce de leche, you know exactly how rich this sweet caramel cream sauce is. Combined with brownies makes for the richest dessert you’ll have all year.

21. Red Wine Brownies

Red wine is known for pairing well with chocolate, so it’s only natural that red wine brownies exist. These boozy brownies won’t get you drunk, but they will give you a sugar rush!

22. Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

Talk about a fantastic combination of flavors. Cream, tart raspberries, and rich chocolate come together to make these raspberry cheesecake brownies. You might even be tempted to eat the whole batch.

23. Reese’s Stuffed Brownies

Reese’s peanut butter cups stuffed into the center of hot, gooey brownies is basically a recipe for heaven. Thankfully, they’re super easy to make in your own kitchen.

24. Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies

Some people love the flavors of mint and chocolate together, others hate it. If you’re a passionate fan of the flavor combo, you’ll love these mint chocolate chip brownies that are packed with sweetness.

25. Cream Cheese Brownies

Nothing goes better together than cream and chocolate. From flavor to texture, it’s basically the best dessert combo of all time. These cream cheese brownies are rich, chocolatey, and silky smooth.

26. Pumpkin Pie Brownies

Pumpkin might be the flavor of autumn, but you can make these delicious pumpkin pie brownies any time of the year. They have the silky texture of pumpkin pie with all the decadence of brownies.

27. Guinness Brownies

Yes, if you like a bit of alcohol with dessert, there are lots of options for you. These Guinness brownies get a wonderfully unique flavor from the combo of beer and chocolate.

28. Rocky Road Brownies

If you like some (or, let’s be real, a lot) of marshmallows and nuts on top of your brownie, we’re not stopping you. In fact, we’re encouraging you to try these out-of-this-world rocky road brownies.

29. Red Velvet Chocolate Swirled Brownies

There’s nothing like red velvet cake, which, surprise, is actually made from cocoa and red food coloring. But there’s a richness to it that’s difficult to explain. These red velvet chocolate swirled brownies do all the talking for us.

30. Tiramisu Brownies

As the meme goes: we heard you like dessert, so we gave you some dessert with your dessert, so you can have dessert while you have dessert. Tiramisu and brownies collide in this delicious recipe with Italian influences.

31. Peppermint Patty Brownies

If you love the ultra-cool taste of peppermint patties, you’ll become a fan of these peppermint patty brownies. They’re everything a peppermint dessert should be: fresh, cool, and combined with lots and lots of chocolate.

32. Double Espresso Brownies

What’s the best thing about these decadent double espresso brownies? Better than espresso buttercream frosting or the ultra-chocolatey level of cocoa? Perhaps it’s that they’re actually low carb.

33. Buttered Popcorn Crunch Brownies

If you want to try something completely different, take a stab at these buttered popcorn crunch brownies. Sugar, salt, chocolate, popcorn, and butter come together in what is arguably one of the most delightful desserts of all time.

34. Salted Caramel Pretzel-Topped Fudgy Brownies

If the name wasn’t enough to tempt you, you’ll have to try these over-the-top treats for yourself. They’re a crazy mix of flavors and textures that make them a popular dessert, especially late at night.

35. Praline Brownies

If you love sweet desserts — and we mean REALLY sweet desserts — you’ll fall in love with these chocolatey brownies with soft praline topping. They’re the ultimate in sugary desserts.

36. Coconut Chocolate Mounds Brownies

If you’ve ever wondered what a candy bar would taste like in cake form, welcome to coconut chocolate Mounds brownies. They put a spin on a classic candy bar and frankly, it’s been way too long in the making.

37. Quadruple Chocolate Brownies

Of course, the best way to get really rich chocolate brownies is to add more chocolate. Maybe you should even double, triple, or quadruple it. These quadruple chocolate brownies take the level of chocolate up to 100.

38. Bacon-Bourbon Brownies with Pecans

Do you consider yourself a foodie? Are you from the American South? Do you love chocolate, whiskey, bacon, and pecans? All of these are great reasons to try these out-of-the-world brownies.

39. Gooey Walnut Brownies

“Gooey” isn’t always a good word. But when it comes to desserts — like these gooey walnut brownies — believe us, you’ll love all the extra gooeyness.

40. Mascarpone-Swirled Brownies With Nutty Caramel Corn

If you’ve ever been tempted to put some creamy mascarpone in brownie batter and then top it with nuts and caramel corn, we’ve got some good news for you: you’ll love these super-rich brownies.

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