fudgy gluten-free brownies

Gluten-Free Brownies are rich and fudgy with plenty of chocolate chips & a crackly top. You’d never know they’re gluten-free! All you need are a few basic ingredients and some almond flour to make these little bites of heaven.

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Whether you’re gluten-free or not, make these brownies. This is a relatively simple, and totally delicious recipe for the most fudgy gluten-free brownies! Plus, warm brownies with a big ‘ol scoop of mint chocolate ice cream on top?! Who can resist!

Why you’ll love Gluten-Free Brownies:

• Fudgy Brownies – These are rich, fudgy, chewy brownies that are full of chocolate flavor – and you’d never know they are gluten-free!
• Easily Made Gluten-Free – This simple recipe is easily made gluten-free by using almond flour rather than all-purpose flour.
• Simple Ingredients – Even though this is a gluten-free recipe, it’s still made with basic ingredients that you likely have in your pantry already.

Ingredient Overview:

• Butter – I always use salted buter for the best flavor, but feel free to use unsalted butter if you prefer.
• Chocolate – Baking chocolate bars work best here, but you can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips in a pinch.
• Vanilla extract – Use real vanilla extract for best results.
• Cocoa Powder – Yes we’re using both cocoa powder and melted chocolate – I never was one to skimp where chocolate is concerned.
• Almond Flour – Almond flour keeps this recipe gluten-free! Use your favorite brand, making sure it’s finely milled. Try my Fudgy Brown Butter Brownies for a non gluten-free version!

Ingredient Variations:

• Dairy-Free – Swap the butter for vegan butter or coconut oil, use dairy-free chocolate chips, and you’ve got yourself dairy-free brownies! My Giant Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies also use almond flour & can be made dairy-free!
• Almond Flour – I think a cup for cup gluten-free flour blend would work in this recipe as well, but I’ve only tested it with almond flour.
• Mix Ins – Feel free to have fun adding mix-ins to your almond flour brownies! Try dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips. You can even add chopped candy bars, or chopped pecans or walnuts. I recommend using about 3/4 cup of chocolate chips, nuts, or other mix-ins. In my opinion, the perfect brownie always has a litttttle extra somethin’.

How to Make Gluten-Free Brownies Step-by-Step:

Step 1: Make the Chocolate Mixture. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk in the cocoa powder and vegetable oil.

Step 2: Finish the Brownie Batter. Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a medium or large bowl until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 3: Combine Everything. Fold the chocolate mixture into the beaten eggs, then fold in the dry ingredients.

Step 4: Bake the Gluten-Free Brownies. Spread the batter in your prepared 9×9 pan and bake as directed in the recipe card below.

Serving + Storing Gluten-Free Brownies:

Expert Success Tips:

• Don’t Over Bake – Brownies set up more as they cool so don’t over bake them.
• Pan Choice – Don’t use a glass pan, as they conduct heat poorly. Ceramic and metal pans are the best option (that goes for just about anything you bake!)
• Yield – You can slice these into smaller pieces to stretch the yield, since they are rich (but not too sweet!)
• Oven Thermometer – An oven thermometer will tell you if your oven is actually running at the temperature you set it to. Your oven may not be accurate. Accurate oven temperature is crucial for most bakes, so I leave an oven thermometer in at all times to keep an eye on my oven’s calibration.
• Kitchen Scale – A food scale is the best way to make sure your flour is at the proper weight, since amounts will vary SO widely based on how you measure it, as well as the measuring cup you use, as they are not standardized.

FAQs:

Special Tools:

• 9×9 Pan – A metal 9×9 square pan is ideal for this recipe.
• Offset Spatula – An offset spatula makes spreading batter a breeze, and I use it for tons of things – especially when frosting cakes, bars, etc.

More of the Best Brownies to Love:

• Biscoff Stuffed Brownies
• 5-Ingredient Brownies
• Gooey S’mores Brownies
• Black Forest Brownies
• Fudgy Red Velvet Oreo Brownies
• Layered Mint Chocolate Brownies
• Fudgy Triple Chocolate Skillet Brownie
• Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies

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