Cocoa, butter, and sugaroh my!

A great homemade brownie recipe in your back pocket is essential, and everyone has their favorite.

Dutch process cocoa is also slightly darker, which contributes to the rich, concentrated chocolaty look of brownies.

Southern Living Peanut Butter Brownies sliced and ready to serve

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Cake Mix Brownies

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The brownies are as easy as pieer, a cake mix.

Filled with caramel, pecans, chocolate chips, they will disappear quickly wherever they are served.

Sandwiched between two layers of homemade browniethen drizzled on top.

Southern Living Cake Mix Brownies on plate with a fork

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Homemade brownies are topped with a rich, smooth cheesecake layer and baked with coarse crumbles of Oreo cookies.

A touch of flaky sea salt brings effortless elegance and flair.

Treat yourselfand othersto this impressive homemade brownie recipe.

Pecan Pie Brownies

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Dr. Pepper, along with a little instant coffee, brings out the rich cocoa flavors even more.

check that you let these cool completely to set before slicing and enjoying.

They may look bakery-worthy, but they are extremely easy to makeno mixer required.

Southern Living Knock-Ya-Naked Brownies on a platter to serve

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Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies

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Southern Living Cherry-Cheesecake Brownies sliced on a plate to serve

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Red Velvet Brownies

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Southern Living Homemade Brownies on a plate to serve with a glass of milk

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best-ever brownies

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Southern Living Cream Cheese Brownies cut to serve

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Caramel Brownies

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Southern Living Cookies-and-Cream Cheesecake Brownies

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Southern Living Dulce de Leche Brownies on plates to serve

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Southern Living Mint Julep Brownies sliced and ready to serve

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Peppermint Brownies

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Dr. Pepper Brownies

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Southern Living Banana Pudding Brownies sliced and ready to serve

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