Today's brownie recipe with cocoa powder ONLY (no melted chocolate) comes by popular request! Many of you have asked me if you can make my popular fudgy brownies from scratch with just cocoa powder. After some careful testing, I've developed this quick and easy, cocoa powder-based version that still delivers great chocolate flavor.

So many of you have been asking for peppermint bark brownies, and after years of testing, I finally have a recipe for you! Here's what we landed on: fudgy, dark chocolate brownies with a candied, ganache-esque white chocolate/dark chocolate topping and crunchy candy canes on top. Think peppermint bark fudge meets brownies!

These pumpkin pie bars were highly requested over on my YouTube Channel and here on the blog! After a bit of testing (and plenty of taste testers--pumpkin pie is NOT my favorite!), I ended up pairing the crust from my pecan pie bars and the filling from my pumpkin pie recipe. The result? A thick, buttery shortbread-esque crust that holds a nice texture beneath perfectly spiced and creamy pumpkin pie filling. Best served beneath a healthy dollop of homemade whipped cream--yum!

I love a good classic recipe, but even more than that I love a new twist on a classic (which you've maybe picked up on if you've seen my "worst" chocolate chip cookies). Today's rice krispie treats recipe is a classic, re-done. It's one of my all-time favorite recipes on the blog!

Today, I'm updating my old recipe for a more indulgent, brownie-heavy version with a thick, distinct layer of peanut butter in the center and a pretty peanut butter ripple on top. The brownie is decadent, fudgy dense, and super chocolatey, and it pairs perfectly with the pure unadulterated peanut butter (of course!)./p>]]> https://sugarspunrun.com/peanut-butter-brownies/feed/ 52 https://sugarspunrun.com/turtle-brownies/ https://sugarspunrun.com/turtle-brownies/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=61695 Topped with caramel, pecans, and chocolate, these turtle brownies are oh so decadent! My version uses an easy homemade caramel for the best results. Recipe includes a how-to video!

Oh, I just love, love, love these turtle brownies! They have all the irresistible components of turtle candy: gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and crunchy pecans. The caramel in my version is homemade (of course) and covered in plenty of chopped pecans (toast for extra flavor!). A drizzle of chocolate on top is both for looks and taste. This is such a decadent way to make a turtle dessert!

Burnt out on banana bread? Make banana brownies! These brownies have a distinct banana flavor that works so well with the chocolate. They come together quickly and easily, and they are a great way to avoid banana waste!

I've got a thing for taking nostalgic childhood treats and turning them into gourmet desserts. From my cosmic cookies and brown sugar pop tarts to my ding dong cake, I have quite the collection. Today, it continues to grow with these brown butter rice krispie treats!

If you're a fan of Rice Krispie treats but want to switch things up a bit, try Lucky Charms treats! Soft, gooey, and so colorful, these cereal bars are as fun to eat as they are to make. Only 5 ingredients, 15 minutes from start to finish, and no oven required!

These buckeye brownies are like no other brownie you've had before! We'll start with a chewy brownie base, add a layer of creamy peanut butter fudge, then finish with a two-ingredient chocolate topping. Personally, I think this is the best way to eat buckeye candy, but I might be biased 😉

As of today, I've shared more than 20 brownie recipes on the blog...can you believe that?! From my cheesecake brownies to my buckeye brownies, I've experimented with nearly every possible way to enjoy these fudgy squares. Today the saga continues with these new and improved Oreo brownies!

Cosmic brownies were the lunchbox treasure of so many childhoods, and while they will always hold a special place in our hearts, they don't exactly measure up to an adult palate. My cosmic brownie recipe eliminates that processed, chemical taste while preserving the beloved chocolatey flavor and fudgy, chewy texture we all love.

These sourdough brownies are my new favorite brownies. Yes, even more than my homemade brownies from scratch or my Nutella brownies! Why? Of course the fact that they are fudgy and SUPER chocolatey helps, but the complexity from the sourdough adds such interesting flavor undertones. It's a subtle taste--not at all sour--but you'll pick up on it, and it's divine!

These coconut cream bars are an irresistible mashup between coconut cake and coconut cookies. They are soft and chewy, and they are topped with a new and improved coconut frosting. Thanks to my tweaks, the frosting is now simpler and less sweet, but still just as tasty! A bit of toasted coconut on top adds texture and a warm, toasty flavor, and they are ready to serve.

These pumpkin cheesecake bars are the fall version of my classic cheesecake bars, and I think you're going to be a big fan of this seasonal twist! This recipe is the perfect blend of classic cheesecake swirled with pumpkin pie. The end result is so smooth and creamy, and it pairs so nicely with the buttery graham cracker crust.

If you can't tell from my website, I'm a big brownie fan. I have 20+ brownie recipes on the blog, from my white chocolate brownies and cheesecake brownies to my cosmic brownies and strawberry brownies. These small batch brownies are here to join the ranks, and while they may be small in size, they're BIG in flavor and ease!

These delicious, not-too-sweet, peanut butter rice krispie treats are a perfectly chewy, bordering on gooey (without being messy), and satisfying salty-sweet snack. They have a rich candied peanut butter flavor and just the right amount of saltiness. If you enjoyed my fluffernutter cookies, you'll love this new peanut butter and marshmallow creation!

My new and improved white chocolate brownies are the lighter and sweeter counterparts to traditional dark and fudgy brownies. With their crackly shiny tops, white chocolate fudge centers (made with actual melted white chocolate right in the batter), and white chocolate chips punctuated throughout, they achieve true brownie perfection without ever seeing a lick of cocoa powder.

These chocolate cheesecake bars are pure chocolate bliss, from their buttery Oreo crust to the creamy chocolate cheesecake itself. My recipe incorporates real melted dark chocolate into the batter for a perfectly rich cheesecake base. These will be your new go-to chocolate fix!

I believe just about anything can be improved by adding Oreo cookies (have you seen my Oreo stuffed chocolate chip cookies?!), and rice krispie treats are no exception. These cookies and cream rice krispie treats are super easy to make, perfectly chewy, and of course, full of Oreos!

If you're a fan of my classic cheesecake, you're going to love these perfectly portable cheesecake bars! They bake in a fraction of the time a regular cheesecake takes, and they're much more approachable. I make these so often at home that I felt they deserved their own post--I hope you'll agree!

Have you ever made scotcharoos before? They're a fun cross between rice krispie treats and peanut butter bars, and boy are they good. Once set, they have a candy-like chewiness and sweetness to them without being over the top. I add a pretty (and easy!) butterscotch swirl throughout the chocolate top of mine, because easy desserts can be beautiful too 🙂

Beautiful AND decadent, these strawberry brownies are a chocolatey, fruity dessert that you're going to love. They're fudgy, creamy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, and while they may look complicated, they're actually very easy to make.