15 Recipes for Brownies, Bars, and Blondies (It's Okay, Have Seconds)
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It's so easy to grab a second brownie. It's sitting right there, pre-portioned, practically asking you to nab it. So do it. That's what it's there for. Here are 15 brownies, bars, and blondies that are basically begging you to snag seconds.
- Alex Lau1/15
Lemon Bars
Baked lemon bars will be stable and set at room temperature. Unbaked bars should be refrigerated until ready to serve, otherwise the lemon curd will soften.
- 2/15
Butterscotch Blondie Bars with Peanut-Pretzel Caramel
When you can't decide if you want candy or a brownie, this is the one you need.
- Alex Lau5/15
Black-Bottom Brownies
For the neatest, cleanest edges, freeze the brownies for 15 minutes so they’re nice and firm before cutting, and dip your knife in hot water between each slice.
- Alex Lau6/15
Apple Raspberry Crumb Bars
Two different types of apples give you a mix of textures and an ideal sweet-tart filling. If you’re looking to streamline, use one or the other (Pink Ladies are less sour).
- Jarren Vink7/15
Gooey Brown Butter Blondies with Pecans
The ribbon of brown butter plays the role of a raw cookie dough in the center of these pecan blondies.
- Danny Kim8/15
Salted Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies
These are really peanut buttery and not too sweet, so the strawberry jam on top is a perfect complement.
- Alex Lau9/15
Six-Layer Chocolate-Coconut-Cashew-Graham Bars
Use your favorite nut—or mixed nuts—in place of the cashews.
- Photo by Laura Murray, styling by Anna Bilingskog.10/15
Cocoa Brownies
Everyone needs a classic brownie recipe in their arsenal.
- Alex Lau12/15
Popcorn Toffee Crack Bars
The toffee mixture will harden as these cool, transforming into a snappy, crunchy layer that holds everything together.
- 13/15
Brownies with Salted Caramel Sauce
Make sure you have some flaky sea salt on hand for sprinkling onto the sauce right before serving.
- 14/15
Spiced Oat and Pear Blondies
A cross between a moist pear cake and the best oatmeal cookie you’ve ever had, these blondies will have kids and adults coming back for more.
- Alex Lau15/15
Gluten-Free Lemon Bars
The toasted coconut in the crust lends flavor and texture to balance out the curd filling.