Chewy Gluten-Free Brownies

Meaningful Eats

12 servings

These gluten-free brownies have a shiny, paper-thin top and chewy, fudgy interior. They remind me of the box mix of Ghirardelli brownies I used to love.

My #1 tip is to use a high-quality dutch-process cocoa powder for the best flavor. They're one of my all-time favorite things to bake and nobody can tell they're gluten-free!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Author Erin Collins

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

¾ cup (70g) Dutch process cocoa powder
¾ cup (112g) gluten-free measure-for-measure flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Other:

3 large eggs
1 cup (226g) butter (2 sticks)
2 ¼ cups (450g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until completely melted and starting to bubble. Pour in the sugar and vigorously whisk for 1 minute to combine. Remove from the heat.
Add the eggs to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to whip the eggs for 1 minute, until starting to foam.
With the mixer running on low, slowly add the butter/sugar mixture. Once the butter/sugar mixture has been added, increase the mixer speed to medium and whip for 1 minute. Stir in the vanilla.
Using a rubber spatula, stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, saving 1/4 cup to sprinkle over the top.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and let cook on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing. I like to press a few more chocolate chips on top. Enjoy!

Notes

Dairy-Free: Use vegan butter in place of the regular butter. If adding chocolate chips, use a dairy-free brand.
Make-Ahead: Works great for a delicious make-ahead dessert! Store them at room temperature or, if needing to keep them fresh longer, freeze them.

To Store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

To Freeze: Wrap the brownies tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature overnight or microwave them individually for 30 seconds.

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