21 Brownie and Blondie Recipes to Bake Up Right Now

They say blondes have more fun and we think that's definitely true with these blondies. Amped up with brown sugar, chocolate chips, and walnuts, this is the blondie recipe that will change the minds of anybody who says that chocolate brownies are better.

Latin American cooking has a long history of spicing up desserts with an extra kick. These Mexican brownies use a little cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and cocoa powder to form fudgy treats with a hint of spice.

Mug cakes are the solution to fast desserts. If you're looking for a fast fix for your chocolate cravings, this microwave brownie recipe is a lifesaver. In under two minutes, you'll have a serving of warm fudgy brownie.

These brownies are an awesome way to jazz up a bake sale with something unexpected. A combination of caramel candies, peanut butter, and semisweet chocolate chips, they're best cut into small squares because nobody can handle a bigger piece—they're just that rich!

This wonderful recipe is for butterscotch lovers. The rich and chewy brownies are topped with a caramel frosting for an extra layer of decadence. Be sure not to overbake these butterscotch brownies because they're prone to losing moisture and becoming dry.

For brownies with a taste of fall, try this apple-studded recipe. With chopped pecans and walnuts added for brunch and some brown sugar for some light caramel flavor, you won't even miss the chocolate!

Almost more of a decadent chocolate cake than a brownie, this recipe made in the Instant Pot is sure to become a favorite. All of the typical brownie ingredients are mixed together, but instead of baking in the oven in a square pan, they are cooked in the pressure cooker in a round cake pan. The finished dish is covered with a glossy ganache and chopped pecans.

Try your hand at these completely indulgent cream cheese swirl brownies for your next party or event. You won't believe how easy they were to make — it takes under an hour and the impressive swirled effect isn't difficult at all.

When the holidays roll around, bake up a batch of Christmas tree brownies for fun with the kids. They start with homemade or store-bought-mix brownies that are frosted with green buttercream and sprinkles and have a built-in handle—a pretzel rod.

These brownies are both chewy and sophisticated. What makes this recipe different is the addition of espresso powder into the batter and sprinkling of sea salt at the end.

Halva is a sweet candy that's popular in the Middle East. For something off the beaten path, this recipe incorporates nuggets of the nutty treat into the batter.

Turn all those leftover Christmas candy canes into minty, chocolatey peppermint brownies. No canes on hand? No problem. You can make these year-round by using the round striped peppermint candies individually wrapped in cellophane.

While these sweet treats may not be "brownies" in the strictest sense, they sure are amazing. Pumpkin and cheesecake are a winning combo and these brownies are perfect as an indulgent autumn snack.

This recipe is so simple, you'll wish you thought of it first. The key to these mint chocolate chip brownies is peppermint extract and just a little bit of sea salt for an extra kick and advancement of flavor.

If you think molasses is old-fashioned, you'll definitely change your mind after trying just one of these walnut-studded brownies. Don't have walnuts? You can easily trade them out for pecans.

These wonderful brownies are creamy and velvety because the sugar is boiled with butter and water so it dissolves completely. The frosting is even easier to make — simply melt peanut butter and chocolate chips together.

Looking for the guilt-free solution to your brownie craving? Here it is! These brownies made with sweet potato puree are so delicious, you'll forget all about regular high-calorie fudge.

If you've been meaning to try your hand at cake pops, here's a recipe that'll convince you to test them out. Brownie pops are fudgier than their cake counterparts, which also make them easier to mold. Decorate with some sprinkles or nuts and you've got an adorable and tasty dessert.

This brownie recipe is a simple way to jazz up boxed mix. When you're short on time, but want to make a splash, just whip up a batch and slather on an alcohol-infused frosting to turn it into an adults-only treat.

Don't forget gluten-free family or friends as you put together your dessert table. Make sure everybody feels included by making a plate of these gluten-free brownies, which—dare we say it—might be even more delicious than their flour-y counterparts.

The peanut butter brownie recipe to end all peanut butter brownie recipes is here! Make these treats in just an hour and try and stop yourself from having more than just one.