Gluten-Free Brownies

Published September 14, 2013. Updated March 11, 2020

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These brownies are my first attempt at Gluten Free baking (other than things like meringues and such that are naturally gluten free) and I’m happy to say, they were amazing! Thanks to these I would be happy to try more gluten free recipes in the future.

These were so good that I honestly didn’t even miss the flour, all I could think of was how fudgy, chocolaty and rich they were with those perfectly chewy edges and the crumbly shell-like top layer. Even if you aren’t on a gluten free diet, I would highly recommend these brownies!

The first day I ate them on their own and the next day I mixed them into some creamy cookie dough ice cream – it was seriously the best upgrade on store-bought ice cream (and I may have had a hard time resisting continually going back for more brownie pieces to add in, just maybe :).

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Because these don’t contain any gluten they do have a slightly different texture than a regular brownie, but in a very good way.

They reminded me of a velvety truffle, the kind that melts away in your mouth – these are made mostly of chocolate chips after all. I also love the light added crunch of the pecans and the nutty kick of flavor they give compliments the brownies perfectly.

Please try these decadent brownies soon, they don’t disappoint.

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Gluten-Free Brownies

The perfect gluten-free brownies! They're deliciously rich, perfectly chocolate and have a great texture. 
Servings: 12
Prep15 minutes
Cook35 minutes
Ready in: 50 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together cornstarch, cocoa powder and salt, set aside.
  • Add chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl, top with butter and heat mixture in microwave on HIGH power in 20 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth.
  • Stir in sugar, then mix vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing until combined after each addition.
  • Add dry mixture and stir until well blended and smooth, then mix in pecans.
  • Pour batter into a well buttered 8 by 8-inch baking dish (you can also line the baking dish with parchment if desired, then pour batter over parchment) and spread into an even layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 35 - 38 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely then cut into squares (I found mine cut cleaner after freezing for about 45 minutes - after cooling, if you can waiting any longer).
  • Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 58mg19%
Sodium 117mg5%
Potassium 240mg7%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 256IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

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17 Comments

  • Elaine Osteen

    I’m having guests over who are on gluten-free diets so I have agonized over what I can make that will satisfy them as well as my other guests who just love desserts. I have tried several recipes and they were all “yuck” as my grandkids would say. But this brownie recipe is fabulous! It may be my “go-to” brownie recipe forever, even when I don’t need a gluten-free option. Thanks!

  • Sarah

    Made these on a whim when I ran out of standard flour – my flatmates and I loved them! They’re definitely my new go-to recipe. Thank you!

  • kacie

    My brother is gluten free so I make these for him every holiday. However, everyone who tries them, gluten free or not, LOVES them! Thank you for the recipe, these are great.

  • Muniera

    Hi! Thanx for amazing recipe. Could I substitute the corn starch with arrow root powder? I’ve been told it’s similar to the cornstarch and healthier.

    • Jaclyn

      Jaclyn Bell

      I can’t say for sure because I’m not very familiar with the best gluten-free substitutes out there.

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