Gooey Bars and Sweet Treat Wins

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If you’re into chewy centers, gooey swirls, and the occasional crunchy surprise, these treats and bars are here to ruin your self-control in the best way. Nutella Swirl Blondies and Turtle Brownies bring the richness, while Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats and Samoas Pretzel Presents add a playful twist. Don’t sleep on Snickerdoodle Blondies, Salted Butterscotch Blondies, or the nutty genius of Chocolate Tahini Swirled Blondies. Whatever you’re craving, this batch has something sticky, sweet, and totally snackable!

Samoas Pretzel Presents

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Photo credit: Half Baked Harvest

These Samoas Pretzel Presents are a sweet and salty treat that are perfect for the holidays. They combine the flavors of caramel, coconut, chocolate, and pretzels into one festive bite. Plus, they’re easy to make and fun to share!
Get the Recipe: Samoas Pretzel Presents

Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats

A stack of 3 strawberry rice krispies treats with a fresh strawberry on a white plate
Photo credit: House of Nash Eats

Looking for an easy and festive treat? These Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats are a simple twist on the classic, perfect for holidays or any day you want a fruity dessert. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have a batch of these delightful treats ready to enjoy!
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Nutella Swirl Blondies

Stack of nutella swirl blondies on plate
Photo credit: Sugar Spun Run

These Nutella Cream Cheese Blondies are a decadent treat that combines the rich flavors of Nutella with the tangy cream cheese. The chewy, white chocolate-studded vanilla blondies are perfectly complemented by the delightful Nutella-flavored cream cheese topping. These blondies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Nutella Swirl Blondies

Caramel Cornflake Brownies

A stack of caramel cornflake brownies.
Photo credit: House of Nash Eats

These Caramel Cornflake Brownies are a decadent treat that combines rich, fudgy brownies with a chewy caramel cornflake topping. The contrast of textures and flavors makes each bite a delightful experience. This unique twist on classic brownies is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Get the Recipe: Caramel Cornflake Brownies

Salted Butterscotch Blondies

butterscotch blondie with a bite taken from it
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These salted butterscotch blondies are the perfect easy dessert for when you need a sweet treat. The chewy blondies are made with brown butter and butterscotch morsels, and topped with sea salt for a perfect salty-sweet combination.
Get the Recipe: Salted Butterscotch Blondies

Vegan Brownies

Vegan brownies
Photo credit: Love and Lemons

These vegan brownies are so decadent, no one will believe they’re made without eggs or butter! They’re gooey, chewy, fudgy, and rich, and come together easily in an 8×8 baking pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for an extra touch of deliciousness!
Get the Recipe: Vegan Brownies

Chocolate Tahini Swirled Blondies

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Photo credit: Heather Mubarak creator of Browned Butter Blondie

These Chocolate Tahini Swirled Blondies elevate the classic blondie with browned butter and chocolate tahini for a nutty, mesmerizing treat. The delicate flavor and beautiful swirls make these blondies an instant favorite. Consider adding chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate for an extra touch of indulgence.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Tahini Swirled Blondies

Pumpkin Brownies

Nine square chocolate brownies with cracked, shiny tops are arranged on parchment paper.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

These pumpkin brownies are the perfect fall treat! Made with a boxed brownie mix and pumpkin puree, they’re super easy to make and look gorgeous. These are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Brownies

Brown Butter Blondies Recipe

close up of brown butter blondies sprinkled with flakey sea salt
Photo credit: Heather Mubarak creator of Browned Butter Blondie

These Brown Butter Blondies are chewy, gooey, and caramel-y and can be made in under an hour. This easy one-bowl recipe uses only 7 simple ingredients and is a fan favorite for all occasions!
Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Blondies Recipe

Turtle Brownies

Two turtle brownies stacked on top of each other with the top brownie missing a bite.
Photo credit: Sugar Spun Run

These Turtle Brownies are a decadent treat that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Topped with caramel, pecans, and chocolate, this recipe uses an easy homemade caramel for the best results. You’ll love this twist on a classic dessert!
Get the Recipe: Turtle Brownies

Snickerdoodle Blondies

stack of 3 snickerdoodle blondies with white chocolate chips.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These snickerdoodle blondies are the perfect marriage of a soft snickerdoodle cookie and a chewy blondie! Swirls of cinnamon-sugar add warmth and spice to these sweet treats. Top with white chocolate chips for an extra touch of decadence.
Get the Recipe: Snickerdoodle Blondies

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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