Fudgy Cookie Brownies

Dress up the brownies with a few of the cookies you're making for the weekend. One- or two-day-old cookies hold their shape best in the batter. If pressed for time, you can replace the homemade cookies with store-bought.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies

Peanut butter is stiff, so an offset spatula is the best utensil to use for spreading.

Chocolate Cupcakes With Double-Chocolate Icing

Double Espresso Brownie Bars

Give your favourite java head a double shot of espresso: a brownie made with espresso and topped with a chocolate-covered espresso bean.

The Best Chocolate Toffee Brownies

These brownies have become The Test Kitchen's secret weapon for parties, showers, gifts and other occasions. The combination of rich dark chocolate and a sublte crunch from chopped toffee bars is what makes them the best brownies you'll ever make.

Irish Cream Brownie Bites

These little treats are topped with a decadent Irish cream–flavoured ganache. For a kid-friendly version, substitute 1-1/2 tsp vanilla for the liqueur. Sprinkle the tops with silver or gold sprinkles, if desired.

Cherry Chocolate Chunk Brownies

Sweet glacé cherries and vivid pink icing give these sumptuous brownies a nostalgic retro look. Make them a couple of days ahead, then spread on the fruity icing just before serving.

German Chocolate Brownies

The nut-studded coconut ganache topping on these brownies was inspired by the icing on a traditional German chocolate cake.

Caramel Pretzel Brownies

Indulge in these decadent brownies that have got the most irresistible flavour and excellent crunch thanks to a pretzel topping.

Christmas Tartan Brownies

This playful take on our classic brownie formula creates a peppermint-flavoured square with a festive tartan-patterned top. Disposable piping bags are easy to use and don't require tedious washing; choose ones with narrow tips for thin, elegant lines. Leave one of these delicious treats by the chimney for Santa.