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1/8

Cheesecake Brownies

46 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour
Servings:3 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Brownies are my grandson Noah's favorite, so we always make some when he comes to visit. These cheesecake brownies are a definite crowd-pleaser. —Barbara Banzhof, Muncy, Pennsylvania
2/8

Toffee Brownie Trifle

31 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:45 min
Servings:16
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This decadent combination of pantry items is a terrific way to dress up a brownie mix. Try this trifle with other flavors of pudding or substitute your favorite candy bar. It tastes great with low-fat and sugar-free products, too. —Wendy Bennett, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
3/8

Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars

4 Reviews
Total Time:50 min
Servings:3 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years. —Troy Shaw, Warrenton, Oregon
4/8

Brownie Cheesecake

15 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour
Servings:10
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: It may look fancy, but this cheesecake is so simple. The secret is the speedy crust—it's from a packaged brownie mix! You don't need to be an experienced cook to make the elegant chocolate swirls on top ;anyone can do it. —Janet Brunner, Burlington, Kentucky
5/8

Peanut Butter Brownie Bars

25 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:45 min
Servings:3 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: A brownie mix base makes this a simple treat that will appeal to adults and children alike. Creamy peanut butter, crunchy nuts and crisp cereal make the bars fun to bite into. —Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida
6/8

Brownie Mix Cookies

67 Reviews
Total Time:25 min
Servings:3 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: These chocolate chips and brownie mix cookies pack a rich chocolate taste while remaining simple to make. Rolling the dough in powdered sugar gives them their inviting crackled appearance. —Ellen Govertsen, Wheaton, Illinois
7/8

Peanut Butter Brownie Cups

10 Reviews
Total Time:40 min
Servings:about 1-1/2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
8/8

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars

34 Reviews
Total Time:40 min
Servings:2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I created these dairy-free chocolaty peanut bars, and my kids and their friends can’t get enough! —Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas

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