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Brownies! What’s not to love? These ooey-gooey wonders are the ultimate chocolate bake, and to prove it, we’ve rounded up our best types of chocolate brownie recipes. But before we explore all the different varieties of brownies, let’s take a closer look and see what makes this humble treat so delicious.
What makes a good brownie?
Brownies are simple to bake, yet taste spectacular. Famous for their shiny, crackled tops, they can be fudgy, cakey, or somewhere in between. A great brownie recipe delivers a little crunch and chew with decadent layers of chocolate flavour.
Traditionally, a brownie should always be sliced into a chunky square, and let’s face it, the corner pieces are always the biggest crowd pleaser. You can serve brownies warm with ice cream or pop them in the fridge overnight for serving the next day. As the brownies cool, the butter and chocolate solidify for maximum fudge factor! Store the brownies in an air-tight container in the fridge to keep them fudgy or pop them in the cupboard for a more cakey experience.
Our best brownie recipes
Brownies come in many sizes, textures, and flavours, so we’ve created our ultimate chocolate brownie recipe list for you to discover the best different types. From beloved milk chocolate brownies to tasty new twists with mint and orange, these recipes incorporate our iconic chocolate brands.
1. The Classic Best Brownies
If you’re looking for a go-to, no-fail brownie recipe, then say hello to our Best Brownie Recipe. This chocolatey delight delivers everything you want in a brownie – a crackly, shiny top, chewy edges and a rich, fudgy centre that melts in your mouth. It’s perfect for beginners and the recipe comes together quickly with no fancy ingredients or equipment needed. It’s also a great base to use for all your Nestlé-infused brownie baking adventures. Once you’ve mastered it, use your glorious brownies to make our Chocolate Brownie Sundae!
2. Aero® Orange Chocolate Brookie
Is it a brownie, or is it a cookie? It’s the best of both, and we’re here for it. The Aero® Orange Chocolate Brookie, created by MyKitchenDrawer, is an easy two-stage recipe that bakes chunky Aero® Orange cookie dough balls onto a luscious layer of brownie mix. The result is a luxurious mix of fudgy chocolate brownie crowned with a chunky, chocolatey, and zesty orange top. Rich, zingy and highly Instagrammable, these brookies are our homage to a classic flavour paring.
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3. Aero® Brownies
If you want to take your classic brownie game to the next level, try our Aero® Brownies. This easy chocolate brownie recipe uses two sharing bars of Aero® and bakes them into the middle of the brownie. Think rich, cakey layers of dark-chocolate-infused brownie gently hugging onto a bubbly centre of Aero®. If you want to add a little texture, try the optional walnut add-in for a nutty bite.
4. Smarties® Chocolate Brownies
Bringing a pop of colour to this list, these vibrant Smarties® Chocolate Brownies combine the best of dark and milk chocolate with a Smarties® sugar shell crunch. Fold Smarties® into the oozy brownie mix and top with even more for a colourful slice of gooey happiness. They’re a showstopper at parties or special occasions, and a great rainy weekend baking activity to do with the kids.
Looking for more school holiday activities? We have plenty of activities that you can do with the children when the weather’s not colourful or fun.
5. Milkybar® Walnut Brownies
With its rich, dark chocolate offset by the smooth and creamy taste of white chocolate, give a warm welcome to our Milkybar® Walnut Brownies. These chunky hunks of cakey deliciousness are loaded with crunchy walnuts and melted Milkybar®. They’ve got a chewy crust, a soft interior, and creamy sweetness that white chocolate fans will love.
Fun fact: white chocolate brownies are sometimes called blondies, but this is technically incorrect. Blondies do not contain white chocolate – it's just brown sugar that gives them their sweetness.
6. Milkybar® Chocolate Brownies
If there’s one surefire way to give a brownie wider appeal, it’s to include a mix of different chocolate flavours. Our Milkybar® Chocolate Brownie pairs a rich dark chocolate brownie mix with chunks of smooth and creamy Milkybar®. It’s chewy, gooey, rich, and intense, and it could just be our best fudgy chocolate brownie recipe yet.
Top tip: for extra fudgy brownies, refrigerate the whole tray overnight to solidify the butter and chocolate. Slice the brownies the next day and enjoy!
7. After Eight® Brownies
Everyone's favourite after-dinner mint chocolate gets a sophisticated brownie makeover with these After Eight® Brownies. Dark and mint chocolate combine to form the base, with layer of brownie mix on top, followed by a layer of After Eight® mint chocolates. The rest of the mix is poured over, and the whole thing is baked until it reaches fudgy, choc-mint deliciousness. Serve warm squares with balls of vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got a luxurious, world-class dessert.
8. Rolo® Salted Caramel Brownies
Rich, fudgy and packed with delicious caramel, our Salted Caramel Brownies made with Rolo® are a real crowd-pleaser. Great for hot days with a glass of cold milk – and vice versa – they’ll be the star of the show in your office bake-off. Of course, you can always make a batch and freeze them for another day for a treat at home.
9. Aero® Peppermint Brownies
Combining the bubbly texture and minty freshness of Aero® with decadent dark chocolate, these fudgy Aero® Peppermint Brownies are a melt-in-the-mouth sensation. Enjoy them with a pot of fresh mint tea from the garden or windowbox – a special mid-morning treat, because frankly, you deserve it!
10. Chocolate Brownie Sundae
A rich, fudgy brownie goes together with creamy vanilla ice cream for a sweet, refreshing sundae. Once you’ve made the brownie, it’s easy to throw the other elements together – and it makes a great dessert for hot summer evenings. Brownies freeze well, so why not make a batch at the start of the season? You’ll then have them on hand to serve up this dark, fudgy treat in a flash – whether it’s a party, local cake sale or simply as a rainy Saturday treat.
11. Brownie Stack Birthday Cake
Got your favourite brownie recipe down? Turn tradition on its head and use it to create a Brownie Stack Birthday Cake instead of the usual sponge-and-icing palaver. Decorate it with fresh berries, edible glitter, sprinkles or chopped nuts, toasted coconut and don’t forget the candles, of course!
Questions?
Chocolate brownies are easy to make and only require a few simple steps. First, melt the chocolate and butter, then whisk in the sugar, vanilla and eggs. Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt and any additional chocolate chunks, then fold to combine. Tip the mixture into a 20 x 20 cm brownie tin lined with baking paper and bake!
Sure thing! Brownies freeze incredibly well. Simply pop them into an airtight container and freeze them for up to 3 months. To serve, defrost at room temperature. You can also warm the brownies in the microwave and serve with a blob of ice cream. Yum!
Store your brownies in an airtight container for up to five days. If you like your brownies more cakey, store them at room temperature. If you’d like them more fudgy, store them in the fridge.
Brownies come in three variations: fudgy, chewy and cakey. The difference between the three is the amount of flour. The less flour, the more fudgy the brownie. So fudgy brownies have the least flour, chewy brownies have a little more, and cakey brownies have the most.
