Though famous for its sourdough, the bakery also makes great, fudge-like brownies. Recipe: Boudin Bakery’s brownies (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Recipe: Midnight chocolate brownie bites
Brownie pie.
A delicate, crisp crust enveloping a wonderfully ooey-gooey filling. Recipe: Lucca Cafe’s brownies (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
There’s a cayenne kick in these. Recipe: Spicy cherry chocolate brownies (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)