Best 10 Six Layer Brownie Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a decadent journey with our exceptional Six-Layer Brownie Bars recipe, an extraordinary dessert that combines six layers of sheer bliss. Each layer tells a unique story, starting with a fudgy brownie base, a luscious cheesecake filling, a layer of rich chocolate ganache, a velvety vanilla pudding, a layer of fluffy whipped cream, and finally, a crown of grated chocolate. Explore variations of this classic, including a gluten-free version, a peanut butter swirl, and a salted caramel twist. Treat your taste buds to an unforgettable experience, perfect for special occasions or a sweet ending to any meal.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MAGIC BROWNIE BARS



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When I was a kid, one of my all-time favorite treats was magic cookie bars. This recipe combines all the same classic flavors in a magic brownie bar! —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (17-1/2 ounces) brownie mix
1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans, optional
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. , Prepare brownie mix batter according to package directions. Transfer to prepared pan. Top with butterscotch chips, coconut and, if desired, pecans. Drizzle with milk. Bake until topping is light golden, 35-40 minutes., Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove brownies from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BROWNIE BATTER CHEESECAKE BARS



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This genius brownie-mix hack is a chocolate lover's dream dessert: creamy cheesecake with a chocolatey crust and a topping of silky chocolate ganache.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on box for cakelike brownies
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Measure out 1/2 cup batter; cover and refrigerate for later use. Spread remaining batter in bottom of pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar; beat until smooth. Add reserved 1/2 cup batter, 2 tablespoons whipping cream and the vanilla; beat until smooth. Add 2 eggs; beat just until blended. Spread evenly over cooled crust.
  • Bake 26 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool 30 minutes.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and 3/4 cup whipping cream uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Spread mixture on top of cheesecake layer. Refrigerate about 4 hours or until cooled completely. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Sprinkle sea salt on top of chocolate layer before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

FUDGE RIPPLE BROWNIE BARS



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We've turned a classic ice cream flavor into a decadent bar. Fudgy Betty Crocker™ brownies get topped with a fluffy white chocolate layer that's rippled with chocolate syrup for an intriguing treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ traditional fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
2 cups milk
1 box (3.3 oz) Jell-O™ white chocolate-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix
2 cups (from 8-oz container) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 tablespoons Hershey's™ chocolate-flavor syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean. Transfer to cooling rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Decrease speed to low; slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk. Beat in dry pudding mix, scraping bowl as needed. Slowly with mixer running, add remaining 1 1/2 cups milk; beat until well blended. Beat in whipped topping. Spread on top of cooled brownie base. Drizzle chocolate syrup in random pattern over top of bar. Pull table knife through topping for ripple design.
  • Refrigerate uncovered until set, about 4 hours. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

TRADITIONAL BROWNIE GOODY BARS



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Everything that's irresistible about a good candy bar just got rolled into one recipe. What's your favorite part? The brownies on the bottom? The frosting and peanuts in the middle? Or the crunchy cereal on the top?

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
3/4 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
3 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray or shortening. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foil on bottom only of pan.)
  • Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely.
  • Frost brownies with frosting. Sprinkle with peanuts; refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
  • Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Spread over frosted brownies. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set before cutting. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 1 g

SIX-LAYER BROWNIE BARS



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Layers of decadence over easy-mix brownie batter create this ultimate brownie bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup toffee bits
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup (from 14-oz can) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Grease bottom and sides of foil with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 35 to 38 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean.
  • Top with coconut, toffee bits, chocolate chips and pecans. Drizzle evenly with condensed milk. Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until golden brown and bubbling along edges. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 3 hours. Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel foil away. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g

SEVEN LAYER BARS



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Easy to make, and very rich. Can use different kinds of chips (vanilla or peanut butter) to suit your taste.

Provided by P. Tindall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ⅓ cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Place butter in 13 x 9 inch pan and melt in oven. Swirl to coat bottom and sides with butter.
  • Spread graham cracker crumbs evenly over bottom of pan. Layer chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and nuts over crumbs. Pour condensed milk over nuts. Sprinkle coconut over condensed milk.
  • Bake until edges are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 48.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH BROWNIE BARS



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Two of my favorite treats are brownies and cookie dough. So I figured... why not put them together? I am so glad I did, these bars are amazing!

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

19.5 ounces Pillsbury Brownie Mix (1 box)
⅔ cup vegetable oil ((as listed on box))
¼ cup water ((as listed on box))
2 eggs ((as listed on box))
6 Tablespoons peanut butter (divided)
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup salted butter (softened)
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup milk
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups peanut butter M&M's

Steps:

  • Cook your brownies according to directions on the box for a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Once they are out of the oven, take 3 Tablespoons of peanut butter and gently spread it over your warm brownies. Let them sit and cool.
  • With an electric mixer, cream the butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter until smooth.
  • Add the sugar, brown sugar, milk and vanilla, and mix until smooth. Carefully add the flour, and continue to mix at low speed until fully combined.
  • Spoon the cookie dough onto the cooled brownies and spread gently into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle on all of the M & M's so they are spread out across all the brownies.
  • Melt the last 3 Tablespoons of peanut butter in the microwave (about 30 seconds) and drizzle over your brownies.
  • Cover and place in refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 167 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 34 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH BROWNIES RECIPE



Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies Recipe image

These are so delicious with a good marshmallow topping, with irresistible brownie bottom. Topped with delicious cookie dough.

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup margarine (Or butter)
2 cups sugar
⅓ cup cocoa
4 eggs
1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
¾ cup butter (plain scent)
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ tablespoons salt
2 Tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips (divided)
⅓ cup hot fudge (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Soften margarine and blend in sugar and cocoa. Mix well.
  • Add in 4 eggs one at a time, mixing after each one. Add in flour, salt and vanilla and mix well.
  • Spread batter into a 9 X 13 inch greased pan.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 405 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 37 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GHIRARDELLI SEVEN LAYER BROWNIE BARS



Ghirardelli Seven Layer Brownie Bars image

Found these on the back of Ghiradelli brownie mix, looks delish! Putting it here so I can find it later.

Provided by cookin_nurse

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 brownies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (20 ounce) box Ghirardelli double chocolate brownie mix
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup pecans (chopped)
1 1/4 cups sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350. Coat bottom on 13x9x2 inch pan with melted butter.
  • Sprinkle brownie mix over butter.
  • Top with coconut, butterscotch chips, chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until edges are bubbly.
  • Cool thoroughly before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 15.6, Sodium 64.4, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 17.6, Protein 2.2

3-LAYER BROWNIE GOODY BARS



3-Layer Brownie Goody Bars image

Number Of Ingredients 13

18.3 ounce box brownie mix
1/4 cup water
2/3 cup oil
2 eggs
1 cup canned creamy vanilla frosting (or use your own homemade frosting-see mine below)
1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 cups crisp rice cereal
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/3 cups (8 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mom's Vanilla Frosting:1/4 cup margarine, softened
2-3 cups powdered sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1-2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray or shortening. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foil on bottom only of pan.)
  • Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely.
  • Frost brownies with frosting. Sprinkle with peanuts; refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
  • Measure cereal into medium bowl; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Spread over frosted brownies. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set before cutting. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.
  • Mom's Vanilla Frosting:
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and mix with hand mixer until fully combined

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 9 serving, Calories 247 kcal

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients. This will ensure a smooth and efficient baking process.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: High-quality ingredients will result in a better-tasting brownie. Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and premium chocolate.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense brownie. Mix only until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake Until a Toothpick Inserted Comes Out with Just a Few Moist Crumbs Attached: Overbaking will result in a dry brownie.
  • Let the Brownies Cool Completely Before Cutting: This will prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the Brownies in an Airtight Container at Room Temperature: They will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These six-layer brownie bars are a decadent and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their gooey, fudgy center and crispy, chewy edges, these brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these six-layer brownie bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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