Even Better Brownies: 50 Standout Bar Recipes for Every Occasion by Mike Johnson

  • Ultimate fudge brownies (page 13)

    from Even Better Brownies: 50 Standout Bar Recipes for Every Occasion Even Better Brownies by Mike Johnson

    • Categories: Brownies, slices & bars; Dessert
    • Ingredients: dark chocolate; espresso powder; butter; eggs; cocoa powder; store-cupboard ingredients
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  • demomcook on February 16, 2021

    Took a zoom baking class from Bake From Scratch and this author was featured. Recipes looked great.

Notes about Recipes in this book

  • Ultimate fudge brownies

    • taste24 on March 24, 2021

      These were certainly fudgy, but almost too 'airy'. The texture threw everybody off a bit.. not sure if I will make this recipe again.

  • Samoas brownies

    • jay.moe on June 09, 2022

      These brownies are like girl scout cookies taken to the next level. I toasted the coconut before adding it to the caramel sauce just to give it a little crunch and extra flavor. The brownie is very moist and would be great without any toppings. This dessert is delicious!

  • Peanut butter cornflake crunch brownies

    • taste24 on March 28, 2021

      I was not a fan of these at all. The ‘brownie’ layers had the texture of cake and the chocolate flavor was seriously lacking. The ‘cornflake crunch’ became too soft and tasted/felt stale. Just a total miss for me

  • Peppermint mocha brownies

    • KCKB on May 25, 2026

      Nice, rich, fudgy brownie recipe. I was a little apprehensive at the amount of peppermint extract called for, I worried that it would be overwhelming, but it isn’t too much in the final result. (I do think you *could* get by with less, if you’re looking for a lighter note of mint.) I skipped the optional crushed peppermint candy topping, but I can see how it would add a very nice touch around the holidays.

  • Nutella brownies

    • fultre on October 18, 2022

      We all loved these. The combination of chocolate, Nutella and finishing salt is divine. Keeper recipe.

  • Dulce de leche brownies

    • taste24 on March 24, 2021

      These brownies are sublime!! So, so good. My supermarket did not have cans of dulce de leche, so I subbed in Stonewall Kitchen's jarred dulce de leche sauce. A friend told me they were the best brownies she has had in a long time, if not ever. Definitely one of my favorites as well!

  • Bakery-style brownies

    • jay.moe on September 03, 2024

      The brownies baked in 30 minutes, with a nice crackly top and a very fudgy texture. There was a mixed reaction to the recipe with most liking the fudgy texture, but I found them overly gooey.

  • Birthday cake blondies

    • taste24 on March 24, 2021

      Delicious, and exactly what you would expect. The imitation vanilla really created that birthday cake/funfetti flavor. Very soft and chewy.

    • fultre on May 18, 2025

      Delicious, very rich, and so fun with the sprinkles. I used regular vanilla and Guittard white chocolate wafers, slightly less than called for. The bars would be cuter with chips.

  • Cinnamon roll blondies

    • taste24 on March 24, 2021

      Lovely recipe! Excellent rendition of a cinnamon roll. Really enjoyed the icing.

  • Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars

    • taste24 on March 24, 2021

      Wow - these are SO easy to put together (and require no softening of butter) and had great flavor and texture. Loved them.

  • Espresso carmelitas

    • taste24 on July 02, 2021

      Absolutely divine. These are SO soft and chewy while also having great texture from the pecans and oats. I loved the espresso caramel as well... Everyone has loved them!!

    • KCKB on May 30, 2026

      These came out very crumbly in texture, but with a delicious, rich, buttery espresso flavor. I subbed slivered almonds for the pecans because that’s what I had on hand. They are VERY sweet - a small piece is enough.

  • Salted brown butter Rice Krispies treats

    • taste24 on March 24, 2021

      Delicious recipe - reminded me of Smitten Kitchen's brown butter Rice Krispies treats.

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  • ISBN 10 1645670937
  • ISBN 13 9781645670933
  • Published Nov 30 2020
  • Format eBook
  • Page Count 144
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Page Street Publishing

Publishers Text

Ditch boxed brownie mixes and other uninspired recipes in favor of Mike Johnson’s amazingly decadent and rich homemade brownies and bars, from traditional brownies that will blow your mind to ones featuring inventive flavor combinations. Mike also includes other must-try recipes, like one-of-a-kind blondies, no-fuss cheesecake bars, fruity pie-inspired bars and so many more. Each recipe in this unique collection is to die for.

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