Looking for a brownie that’s a little extra? Meet Palm Beach Brownies — rich, fudgy, gloriously dense, and famous for their crackly, almost-burnt crust (don’t worry, that’s the good part).
These decadent bites became iconic thanks to legendary cookbook author Maida Heatter, who discovered the recipe at a Palm Beach deli and turned it into dessert royalty. She even tossed individually wrapped brownies into the crowd at the 1998 James Beard Awards — now that’s confidence in your baking.
The best part? Some versions sneak a layer of chocolate-covered mints (think York Peppermint Patties or Andes Mints) between the brownie layers for a cool, chocolatey twist.
Dense, rich, crispy-topped, and minty if you want — basically, brownie perfection.
Want to make them? You can grab the recipe right here (link).
