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Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies Recipe

Fudgy gluten free brownies stacked showing shiny crackly tops and gooey chocolate interior

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Rich, fudgy gluten free brownies with chewy edges and gooey centers, delivering intense chocolate flavor that tastes better than traditional wheat-based versions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup gluten free all-purpose flour blend (containing xanthan gum)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process)
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (if flour blend doesn’t contain it)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (optional)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

 

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Sift gluten free flour, cocoa powder, xanthan gum, salt, and baking powder together.
  • Whisk sifted dry ingredients until uniform and set aside.
  • Melt butter and let cool 5 minutes.
  • Whisk melted butter and sugar vigorously for 1 minute.
  • Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each.
  • Stir in vanilla extract and espresso powder if using.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet mixture all at once.
  • Fold with rubber spatula just until no dry flour streaks remain.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using with 3-4 gentle strokes.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake 28-32 minutes until top is shiny and crackly with moist crumbs on toothpick.

 

  • Cool completely in pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake – moist crumbs indicate perfect fudgy texture
  • Use Dutch-process cocoa for richer, deeper chocolate flavor
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate better for smooth batter
  • Espresso powder intensifies chocolate without coffee flavor
  • Cool completely before cutting for clean, perfect squares
  • Slightly underbaked center creates gooey fudgy texture
  • Sifting cocoa prevents lumps in final brownies

 

  • Freeze individual brownies for convenient single servings

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