Fudge and nuts is just the beginning, people. Get swaggy.
Most of these ideas will work with any basic brownie as a starting point. If your favorite comes out of a box, you're in good company. Or a lot of people in the world seem to like Katharine Hepburn's family recipe. Now, here's how to add a little swag:
Add lots of nuts.
The walnut is an especially brownie-friendly nut. Get this recipe at Grown to Cook.
Source: growntocook.com
Bury with fudge and sprinkles.
Get a the recipe for buttermilk-chocolate fudge frosting at confessionsofacookbookqueen.com
Devote equal vertical space to chocolate chip cookie dough.
At LEAST equal. Possibly more. Get the recipe at Brown Eyed Baker.
Source: browneyedbaker.com