I’ve got all the secrets to baking the Best Brownie Recipes! From using my classic one bowl base, these brownies take on creative and unique flavors, while maintaining a fudgy texture!

A collage of four types of brownies, including classic, strawberry, coconut, and marbled cheesecake.

How to Make the Best Brownies

What makes Brownies fudgy instead of cakey?

Fudgy brownies use more fat and less flour. Avoid overmixing and don’t overbake for the best texture.

How do I know when brownies are done baking?

Insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies. It should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.

Do brownies taste good the next day?

As brownies cool and rest, the flavors deepent and the texture sets. Brownies are fudgier on day 2!

How do you store brownies?

Classic brownies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to week. Depending on frostings and fillings, check each recipe to see if it needs to be refrigerated.

Can you freeze brownies?

Most brownies can easily be frozen with delicious results. Wrap brownies in an airtight container (I use ziploc freezer bags) and freeze for up to 3 months.

Brownies are my kryptonite. I love my fudgy brownie recipe. And I love brownies so much that I have created an entire chapter in my cookbook about brownies!

TOOLS: For most of my brownie recipes, I love using metal pans. This ​9-inch square baking is the most used brownie pan in my kitchen. Some of the recipes call for a 13×9, I love ​this 13×9 (on Amazon).

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Aimee Shugarman

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Aimee is a dessert lover (specifically rice krispie treats), workout enthusiast, self-taught foodie, and recipe creator.

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Posted on March 19, 2026

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