Sitting in between cookie and cake in terms of texture and taste, brownies have been around for over a hundred years and evolved from blondies – dense, butterscotch-like cookie bars. Often small enough to fit between your fingers without breaking apart, brownies are the perfect treat to have on the go. Alternatively, it can be served warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, topped with almond shavings for an extended indulgence. As National Brownie Day approaches in the US, who's to say that us Asians can't have our brownies and eat it too?