Rich and fudgy Gluten-Free Brownies are every bit as good as “regular” brownies. Gluten-Free Brownies are flavorful, dense, and packed with chocolate!
With this base recipe, you can make all sorts of jazzed-up brownie treats: Brownie Ice Cream Bars, Mint Brownies, or Cosmic Brownies.
The Best Gluten Free Brownies
I’ve shared many gluten-free treats like these No-bake Energy Bites, Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffins, and Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake, inspired by my sister’s gluten intolerance.
My rule: gluten-free treats must be as delicious as their gluten-containing versions. These are as tasty as regular brownies, they’re rich, dense, chocolate-packed, and simple to make – just a bowl and spoon needed. But remember, they’re not healthier than regular brownies; for a healthy option, check out my healthy brownies recipe.
Ingredients
- Chocolate chips and butter: Melted together for a rich, chocolatey base.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness and tender texture to the gluten free brownies.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances overall flavor.
- Eggs: Provide structure, moisture, and richness for creaminess.
- Dutch-process cocoa powder: Deepens the chocolate flavor.
- Cornstarch: Replaces flour for a gluten-free, fudgy texture.
- Fine sea salt: Balances and enhances flavors.
More Delicious Desserts:
Gluten-Free Brownies
These rich, fudgy Gluten-Free Brownies are just as good as the classic—dense, chocolatey, and totally irresistible!
Equipment
- Light-colored metal pan 9 x 13-inch
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 18 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 completely full cups or 1 and 1/2 of a 12-ounce bag
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 6 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder Hershey’s dark cocoa powder is Dutch-process
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips milk, semi-sweet, or dark (whatever you prefer, I like milk best)
Optional Frosting
- 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Line a light-colored metal 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to easily remove bars. Lightly grease with cooking spray. Don’t skip this step. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a very large microwave-safe bowl, combine the 18 ounces chocolate chips and cubes of butter. Microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring between each burst, until completely melted and smooth. (Be careful—microwaving too long risks burning chocolate.)
- Remove from the microwave and immediately stir in the sugar. Add vanilla and one egg. Stir until completely incorporated. One at a time, add the remaining eggs and egg yolk, stirring with a wooden spoon after each addition until completely integrated. It’s thick, but avoid using a mixer, as it will beat in too much air. In a separate bowl, stir together the cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Add to the brownie batter, along with the 1 and 1/2 cups chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Transfer to prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 27–33 minutes, watching carefully near the end. As soon as a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (make sure it doesn’t hit a melted chocolate chip!) the brownies are done. This is almost always 29–30 minutes in my oven. Differences will occur based on individual ovens, humidity, etc. Remove and allow brownies to fully cool at room temperature before topping.
- Optional Frosting: Add chocolate chips to a large, heat-safe bowl. Place the cream in a small, microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Pour over the chocolate chips. Cover bowl with the bottom of a cookie sheet or lid to a pan. Let stand for 4 minutes before stirring until smooth. (If chocolate isn’t melted completely, place in microwave for 15 seconds and stir again). Once smooth, pour over the completely cooled brownies and smooth until even. Chill, covered, for 1–2 hours or until firm. If frosting these brownies, store in the fridge as the frosting has a tendency to get melty.
- Remove brownies from pan using the parchment-paper overhang. Cut with a sharp knife. For clean cuts, run the knife under hot water, dry, and make a cut. Repeat until all bars are cut. Return any leftovers to an airtight container in the fridge. Brownies are best served chilled.
Recipe Notes
Gluten free: These brownies are naturally gluten free—confirm with all packaging that products are processed in gluten-free environment.
Nutrition Note: Nutritional figures do not include frosting.
Storage: Store brownies airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days; unfrosted brownies can be stored at room temperature for 3 days. To freeze, wrap each brownie in plastic wrap, place in a plastic bag, and freeze for 2–3 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Thank you
So welcome! 🙂
How long should these bake in an 8 or 9″ square pan?
Sorry I haven’t tested these in a smaller pan