brownie

noun

brown·ie | \ ˈbrau̇-nē

Definition of brownie

1 : a legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night

2 Brownie : a member of a program of the Girl Scouts for girls typically in the second and third grades in school

3 : a small square or rectangle of rich usually chocolate cake often containing nuts

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some people believe that brownies will clean your house if you leave them milk

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These rich brownies are topped with crunchy pecans with a hint of bourbon. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Derby Pie Brownies," 29 Apr. 2019 The best way to take your medicine is in brownie form. — Marie Claire, "Welcome to the ABCs of CBD," 11 Apr. 2019 Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 30 minutes. — Marie Claire, "You Can Put CBD in That: Chocolatey Peanut Butter Brownies," 19 Apr. 2019 The incidents involved such things as disputes over use of a swing set and tussles over brownies, or children hurling a half a banana or squirting toothpaste. — Joaquin Palomino, San Francisco Chronicle, "Millions sought to stem arrests at California foster care shelters," 5 Apr. 2018 The gelato shop serves some seriously decadent flavors, including chocolate Belgian brownie, salted caramel, and toasted pecan. — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, "Hallmark's 'A Gingerbread Romance' Was Filmed in the Most Romantic City," 16 Dec. 2018 While her products don’t come with any specific guarantees, there are a number of glowing customer reviews of the brownies, cookies, and supplements, all from formerly anxious mothers thrilled to see a supply boost. — E.j. Dickson, Vox, "Inside the mommy-friendly, scientifically sketchy world of breastfeeding supplements," 20 Dec. 2018 The cascade of horrors began with this lovely set of conjoined twins, with their creepy pet crows—an arrangement so Koons-like that the Falcones should feel no need to bake a welcoming batch of brownies when the Koons family does show. — Kevin Conley, Town & Country, "Welcome to the Neighborhood, Jeff Koons!," 31 Oct. 2014 Tales of similar beings existed in other countries as well, including Scottish brownies and Russian Domovoy. — Regina Hansen, WSJ, "The Ancient Magic of Elves," 21 Dec. 2018

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