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Brownies and Bar Cookies

Brownie Recipes for Bake Sales, Potlucks, Picnics, Snacks, Dessert and More

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

blonde brownies

Blonde Brownies

Stephanie Gallagher
Brownies and bar cookies are the perfect take-along treats for everything from picnics and potlucks to bake sales and after-school snacks. Here are some delectable brownie recipes:

  • Blonde Brownies -- Like a chocolate chip cookie in a soft and chewy brownie.

  • Brownie Recipe -- Not too fudgy, not too cakey, these brownies are just perfect.

  • Carrot Bars -- The perfect alternative to carrot cake.

  • Chocolate Brownies -- Chewy with a crackly top, these chocolate brownies are the best!

  • Chocolate Brownies with Mint and Fudge Frosting -- This three-layer brownie has a creamy layer of sweet mint between a brownie base and a fudge frosting.

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars -- This recipe starts with a cake mix!

  • Chocolate Coconut Bars -- A sweet coconut filling is sandwiched between two layers of chocolate brownie.

  • Chocolate Mint Brownies -- Peppermint bark makes these brownies special.

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies -- The flavors of chocolate and peanut butter are combined in a chewy brownie.

  • Chocolate Pecan Bar Cookies -- Coconut and pecans accent these chocolate brownie-like bars.

  • Date Nut Bars -- These bars a cinch to make because this recipe starts with a cake mix.

  • Fudge Brownies -- These fudge brownies are soft and chewy on the inside with a slightly crisp, crackly top. This recipe is perfect for picnics, potlucks and bake sales.

  • Lemon Bars -- The sweet tart combination of lemon and sugar make these lemony bar cookies divine.

  • Magic Cookie Bars -- Chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut are layered over a graham cracker base.

  • Microwave Brownies -- In less than 15 minutes, you can have chewy chocolate brownies with this fast and easy recipe.

  • No Bake Brownies -- I came up with this recipe when my oven wasn't working for a month, and the kids begged me for brownies. Who could believe just four ingredients could taste this good?

  • S'mores Bars -- This recipe is a cross between a brownie and a rocky road bar.

  • Smores Brownies -- Miniature marshmallows on top make these brownies taste like the campfire treats.

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