30+ Easy Brownie Recipes for Every Occasion

Looking for the best brownie recipes to bake at home? This ultimate collection features 25 fun brownie ideas that go beyond the basics, with everything from chocolate bar mashups and trendy flavours to festive twists and nostalgic treats. Scroll through the categories to find your new favourite recipe, or try baking your way through the entire list!

If you thought brownies were just plain old chocolate blocks of fudge, think again! I've baked a lot of brownies over the years- some classic, some a bit experimental, and plenty that were just an excuse to use up leftover chocolate! Through my endless recipe tests, I soon realised that brownies are one of those desserts that are just endlessly adaptable- there are SO many flavour options!

I decided to make a post dedicated to all of my favourite brownie recipes, so they're all in one place and easy to find. Whether you're completely new to brownie baking or just looking for some dessert inspo, I hope you find something here that suits your taste buds! And if you're not sure where to start or how to get your brownies just right, I've got a full brownie guide that breaks everything down in detail.

If you want more chocolatey dessert ideas, make sure to check out my chocolate traybakes collection before you go. Enjoy!

Classic & viral brownies

A list of my most basic brownies as well as my most popular recipes. The brownies we have here are: triple chocolate, fudgy, cakey, condensed milk, Bourbon biscuit, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, brownie pops and peanut butter pretzel. Let me know which one is your favourite!

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Fudgy Brownies

Starting off strong with a classic recipe, fudgy chocolate brownies! Rich, decadent brownies with a super fudgy texture and shiny crackly top.

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Cakey Brownies

Can't decide between a brownie and a chocolate cake? Enjoy a mix of both with my cakey brownies. These are super easy to make with no complicated ingredients or methods!

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Brown Sugar Brownies

These brownies have all the fudgy texture of classic brownies but with a light caramel-y flavour.

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Chocolate-Free Brownies

These have all the flavour and texture of a traditional brownie but they're made with cocoa powder only, meaning you don't have to splash out on dark chocolate to make them!

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Condensed Milk Brownies

These quick and easy condensed milk brownies can be made with just 3 simple ingredients so they're perfect for beginner bakers! They're super fudgy and great for kids.

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Triple Chocolate Brownies

These are made with rich dark chocolate and packed full of white and milk chocolate chips. This is a great recipe for beginner brownie bakers to start out with.

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Bourbon Biscuit Brownies

My take on the viral 'Bourbon Brick' brownies! Filled and topped with Bourbon Biscuits, these are the perfect mix of chewy and crunchy and they are SURE to impress anyone who tries them.

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Reese's Brownies

These are probably one of my most viral brownie recipes ever and for good reason! These brownies are packed with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and milk chocolate chips, then topped off with a peanut butter swirl. They are seriously delicious!

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Caramel M&M Brownies

These brownies are packed with salted caramel and lots of M&Ms! They are super rich and indulgent so a little can go a long way!

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Chocolate Brownie Pops

These brownie pops are a great bite-sized alternative to traditional brownies and they're great for parties or events. All the cuteness of a cake pop with all the fudgy texture of a brownie.

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Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies

Rich, fudgy peanut butter brownies packed with chocolate chips, peanut butter cups and salty pretzels.

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Galaxy Caramel Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies stuffed with 2 whole bars of Galaxy Caramel chocolate! Yum!

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White chocolate brownie recipes

Prefer your brownies a little sweeter? Try one of my white chocolate brownie variations. The flavours we have here are matcha, white chocolate and strawberry, Kinder Bueno and Milky Bar.

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Matcha Brownies

These matcha brownies have a rich, earthy flavour with lots of white chocolate to sweeten them up. If you like green tea then you'll probably love these!

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White Chocolate Strawberry Brownies

These brownies are jam-packed with freeze-dried strawberry pieces for a fresh, fruity flavour. They're topped with a white chocolate drizzle, which is a total flavour match made in heaven!

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Kinder Bueno Brownies

If you asked me what my favourite brownie recipe was, I'd probably say these Kinder brownies. You get a delicious dose of hazelnut, white chocolate, milk chocolate AND dark chocolate flavour in every bite.

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Milky Bar Brownies

These might look simple but the flavour and texture of Milky Bar inside a brownie is just next level good! You're going to want to save this recipe for later, trust me!

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Chocolate bar brownie recipes

A selection of my favourite chocolate/candy bar brownies. This section includes Mars Bar, Bounty, Crunchie, Smarties, Rolo & Maltesers brownies.

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Mars Bar Brownies

When it comes to adding candy bars to brownies, Mars Bars have to be top of the list! They add little pockets of nougat and caramel throughout the brownies and the texture is just heavenly.

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Bounty Brownies

How cool do these Bounty brownies look? They're stuffed with whole bars rather than chopped ones to give them a unique, striking look and lots of coconutty flavour!

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Crunchie Brownies

If you like honeycomb then you'll LOVE these Crunchie brownies. They are so good that you'll want to make them over and over again.

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Smarties Brownies

If you're looking for a bold, colourful brownie to bake, these Smarties brownies are just the thing. Perfect for Pride, rainbow parties or kids' birthdays.

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Rolo Brownies

Chocolate and caramel is THE BEST combo, am I right? These brownies are filled with Rolos and topped with a caramel drizzle, making for a super indulgent dessert that's great for after dinner.

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Caramel Popcorn Brownies

These delicious brownies are topped with handfuls of toffee popcorn and plenty of caramel sauce!

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Malteser Brownies

Brownies with sweet, crunchy balls of malt in every bite. They're super easy to make and great for sharing with friends and family.

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Seasonal brownie recipes

Now that we've covered the classics and the brownie variations that can be enjoyed year-round, let's take a look at some seasonal brownie flavours. I've divided this list up into Easter, Halloween, holiday and Christmas sections. I hope you like them!

Easter brownies

Next we have 3 easy Easter brownies to choose from: Creme Egg brownies, Caramel Egg brownies, and Malteser Bunny brownies. Perfect for spring celebrations!

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Creme Egg Brownies

I couldn't not have Creme Egg brownies on my Easter list now could I? These are a classic and for good reason! They not only look cute, they taste amazing too.

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Caramel Egg Brownies

We all love Creme Eggs at Easter, but have you ever tried baking with Caramel Eggs? These brownies are filled and topped with them, then sprinkled with a pinch of flaky sea salt for the most delicious Easter brownies you'll ever try!

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Malteser Bunny Brownies

Just like my regular Malteser brownies but with a mini white bunny and edible stuck on top! These are one of my faves because they're just so adorable!

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Halloween brownies

Hosting or attending a Halloween party this year? Try my sweet but spooky Halloween brownie recipes: Halloween Oreo brownies and Cookie Monster brownies.

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Halloween Oreo Brownies

The orange filling in the Oreos really makes these brownies look the part! They're perfect for Halloween parties and great for sharing.

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Cookie Monster Brownies

A little spooky and a lot cute, these Cookie Monster brownies will have kids going crazy for them! They're packed with cookie pieces and have and a layer of vibrant blue fudge on top.

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Mummy Brownies

Cute brownies decorated with white chocolate and edible eyes to look like Halloween mummies!

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Halloween Candy Brownies

These loaded brownies are a super fun way to use up your leftover Halloween candy!

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Holiday brownie recipes

For any USA readers, these holiday brownies are for you! Let me know what other brownies you'd like to see here!

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4th July Brownies

If you're in the USA celebrating Independence Day, give these red white and blue brownies a try. They're super fun and vibrant and they're easy to make too.

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Turkey Brownies

These adorable turkey brownies can be enjoyed at Thanksgiving or any animal-themed party. The turkey's face is made with a peanut butter cup and the 'feathers' are made with Reese's Pieces. Yum!

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Christmas brownies

I have two Christmas brownies to share with you but watch this space because plenty more are on the way! Enjoy my mint chocolate After Eight brownies and chocolate orange Jaffa Cake brownies.

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After Eight Brownies

You just can't beat a mint chocolate dessert, and these After Eight brownies really take the cake! These are the perfect brownies for Christmas celebrations.

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Jaffa Cake Brownies

I saved the best for last! These Jaffa Cake brownies are my (and my partner's) ALL time favourite brownies! They might not look like much but the cakey texture, the orange jelly and dark chocolate from the Jaffa Cakes is taken to another level when you bake them inside rich, fudgy chocolate orange brownies. I promise you won't be disappointed!

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I hope you enjoy these brownie recipes. If you try any of them at home, please leave a comment to let me know- I'd love to hear from you! Happy baking!