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    Home » Chocolate » Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies

    Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies

    Published: Mar 26, 2021 by Alexandra Cook

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    These decadent Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies are absolutely irresistible! You will love the crisp exterior and fudgy centre. This easy gluten-free brownie recipe will become a favourite!

    cut brownies on a white bench with two small bowls of chocolate chips in the corner.
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    • Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies

    Why we love this recipe:

    With just a few simple steps, you can be enjoying the most delicious, indulgent Gluten-Free Brownies!

    We love a brownie that is fudgy, not cakey! Like my Chocolate Raspberry Brownies, these are a chocolate lover’s delight.

    Many brownie recipes contain nuts, but I prefer to not use them. I think their texture detracts from the luscious fudginess, but that is my preference, and you may like to add some chopped walnuts or macadamias.

    Ingredients in this recipe:

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    Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

    Dark Chocolate – use a good quality dark cooking chocolate.

    Butter – adds to the depth of flavour and texture of the brownies. We use unsalted butter in this recipe.

    Brown Sugar – we use light brown sugar, which adds a lovely caramel flavour.

    Eggs – I use large free-range eggs. The eggs add structure and richness.

    Vanilla – for the best flavour, be sure to use naturally extracted vanilla, not artificially flavoured.

    Corn Flour and Rice Flour – these flours are Gluten-Free, and allow us to produce the most delicious texture of brownie. For a flourless version, try my Almond Flour Brownies!

    White and Dark Chocolate Chips – because you can never have too much chocolate!

    Step by Step Instructions:

    You will need to start by preheating your oven and preparing your brownie tin.

    Steps 1-4 of the recipe in a photo collage - chocolate and butter in a bowl, the melted chocolate and butter, adding the brown sugar to the melted chocolate, and adding the eggs.
    Steps 5-8 of the recipe in a photo collage - adding the flour to the mixture, the brownie batter, adding the chocolate chips and the brownie batter in the tin.
    1. Put the chocolate and butter into a large bowl & place over a pan of barely simmering water.
    2. Melt the chocolate and butter then remove from heat.
    3. Stir sugar into melted chocolate and butter and mix well.
    4. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well. Keep beating until all the eggs are fully incorporated. 
    5. Sift the flours together and stir them in, making sure all ingredients are combined.
    6. Your batter should be nice and smooth and well combined.
    7. Add chocolate chips and vanilla, and gently mix.
    8. Pour into the prepared tin and bake in the centre of the oven for approximately 40 minutes.
    Up close shot of cooked and sliced brownies.

    Tips for Success and FAQS:

    For the best flavour Gluten-Free Brownies, use a good quality cooking chocolate.

    How do I know when the Chocolate Brownies are cooked?

    Unlike cakes, you do not want to wait for the toothpick or skewer to come out clean to know when the brownies are done. I bake my Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies for 40 minutes, however all ovens vary.
    I recommend checking the brownies after 30 minutes, then every five minutes after that. Use a very thin skewer to test.  You don’t want it to come out completely clean, but the mixture should not appear raw. To achieve the desired fudgy centre the skewer needs to come out with a little stickiness. It will continue cooking a little further after removing from the oven. The top will have risen slightly, the edges will feel cooked and the centre soft but not liquid. Unfortunately, if you treat it like a cake and the skewer comes out clean it will be overcooked.

    What is the best way to store the brownies?

    Once the brownies have cooled, store in an air-tight container for up to five days.

    Can the brownies be frozen?

    Yes, they can be frozen for up to three months. We recommend wrapping in cling film first before placing in a container.

    Stack of three brownies with some more brownies around the edge of the shot.

    More delicious recipes for you to try:

    If you’re after some more delicious chocolate ideas, we recommend giving these recipes a try:

    • Chocolate Tiffin
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    • Chocolate Popcorn Bars
    • Chilli Chocolates
    • Homemade Chocolate Freckles
    • Or, view our full collection of Chocolate Recipes

    These Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies are delicious served with tea or coffee or perfect for a quick snack. I also like to serve them warm for dessert with my No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream; I enjoy the contrast of warm and cold, the ice cream slowly melting onto the warm brownie. Bliss!

    Enjoy!

    Alex xx

    This post was originally published in August 2018. It has been updated with new photos and more information. The recipe remains the same.

    I have adapted this recipe from Wheat-Free.

    cut brownies on a white bench with two small bowls of chocolate chips in the corner.

    Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies

    These decadent Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies are absolutely irresistible! You will love the crisp exterior and fudgy centre. This easy gluten-free brownie recipe will become a favourite!
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    Course: Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Morning Tea
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 12 people
    Calories: 344kcal
    Author: Alexandra Cook – It’s Not Complicated Recipes

    Ingredients

    • 125 gm (4.4 oz) dark cooking chocolate See Note 1
    • 150 gm (⅔ cup) unsalted butter
    • 270 gm (1 ⅓ cup) light brown sugar
    • 3 eggs – beaten
    • 130 gm (4.5 oz) white chocolate chips
    • 100 gm (3.5 oz) milk chocolate chips
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 50 gm (⅓ cup + 2 tsp) rice flour See Note 2
    • 50 gm (⅓ cup + 2 tsp) corn flour See Note 3

    Recipe Measurements:

    For accuracy, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results.

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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 180 Degrees C (350 F).
    • Line a 27cm x 18cm (11" x 7") brownie tin with baking paper.
    • Put the chocolate and butter into a large bowl and place over a pan of barely simmering water. Melt chocolate and butter then remove from heat.
      (Alternatively – melt together in a microwave, being careful not to burn.)
    • Stir the brown sugar into the melted chocolate and butter and mix well.
    • Add the eggs, one at a time, to the chocolate and mix well. Keep beating until all the eggs are fully incorporated. 
    • Sift the flours together and stir them in, making sure all ingredients are well combined.
    • Add chocolate chips and vanilla and mix well.
    • Pour into the prepared tin and bake in the centre of the oven for approximately 40 minutes.
    • To check when they are ready, use a very thin skewer or toothpick. You don't want it to come out completely clean, but the mixture should not appear raw. To achieve the desired fudgy centre the skewer needs to come out with a little stickiness.
      The brownie will continue cooking a little further after removing it from the oven. Don’t look for the skewer to come out clean; the brownie will be overcooked at that stage.
    • When cooked, remove the tin from the oven and leave the brownie in the tin until completely cool. Cut the brownie into pieces and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. Use a good quality dark cooking chocolate. My preference is for a 70% cocoa cooking chocolate.
    2. I use rice flour which is very finely ground. Some rice flour which is available in supermarkets is very gritty. If in doubt, always sift your flour!
    3. Ensure your corn flour is marked as gluten-free if required. (Some corn flours use wheat and not maize.)
    4. For the most accurate results when baking, we recommend weighing your ingredients using a kitchen scale. 
    5. I have adapted this recipe from Wheat-Free.
    6. Please note, the nutritional information is based on the brownie being cut into 12 pieces, and one being enjoyed as a serve. It does not include what the brownie is served with. The nutritional information is an estimate only.

    Nutrition Estimate:

    Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this Recipe? Please rate and leave a comment!
    Nutritional Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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    1. Mary

      March 10, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      Hi Alex , love all your recipes . Making these brownies at present . Do I use fan oven temperature for all baking or conventional ?
      And do you have a recipe book out I could purchase .

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      • Alexandra

        March 10, 2022 at 1:48 pm

        Hi Mary!
        Thank you so much!
        We use a fan forced oven temperature.
        I hope you’ll love the brownies – they’re a family favourite!
        No recipe book at this time I am afraid, but would love to one day!
        Kind regards, Alex

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    2. Julia

      June 18, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Alex,
      I have made your brownie recipe twice and I just love it. It’s so easy and the result – amazing! They don’t last long in our house.

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        June 20, 2021 at 10:03 am

        Hello Julia, I am delighted that you have made the Brownies twice! Thank you for letting me know. They don’t last long in this house either. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lilly Smith

      June 12, 2021 at 7:33 am

      Would this recipe still work using only corn flour?

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        June 14, 2021 at 9:26 pm

        Hi Lilly,
        I wanted to give this a try before I wrote back to you – yes, it does.. but the brownies were a bit flatter and denser. Still delicious, however!
        Kind regards, Alex

        Reply
    4. Tiffany

      May 13, 2021 at 3:56 am

      5 stars
      These brownies are so good! And I like how easy they are to make. My non gluten-free friend loved them and said they are better then regular ones.

      Tiffany

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        May 14, 2021 at 11:51 am

        Thank you so much for sharing, Tiffany!

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