An easy recipe for Gluten-Free Brownies for the best homemade gluten-free brownies! Thick, chocolatey, and chewy. This gluten-free dessert recipe also has a dairy-free option.
The recipe originally published June 2018, post updated October 2019, January 2021.
Gluten-Free Brownies
There is something just magical about brownies. For any chocolate lover, it’s an easy chocolate dessert that can be made in a little over 30 minutes.
Better than box-mix, these easy homemade gluten-free brownies from scratch are fudgy, chewy, and soft. I promise you won’t go back to your favorite gluten-free boxed brownie mix when you see how easy it is to make gluten-free brownies from scratch!
You can see how easy these gluten-free brownies really are to make in the recipe video. These brownies truly are a one-bowl wonder recipe, you don’t even need a mixer!
How To Make Gluten-Free Brownies
- The first step to making the best homemade gluten-free brownies is to melt the butter and mix it together with the sugar, brown sugar, and pure vanilla extract. (photo 1 and 2)
- The next step is to combine all of the dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Give it a quick whisk or stir to combine the ingredients. (photo 3)
- After you add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until the brownie batter is nice and thick. (photo 4)
- Make sure you spray your 8×8 baking pan with gluten-free cooking spray before pouring the brownie batter into the pan. (photo 5)
- Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 º F, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out just barely clean.
- The sides of the brownies will start to pull away from the pan. Please watch your brownies because all ovens are different. (photo 6)
What Is The Best Type Of Pan To Bake Gluten-Free Brownies In?
I like to bake brownies in a glass pan. Glass pans provide better heat distribution, which leads to more evenly-baked brownies.
Metal pans tend to produce a firm, but chewy brownie. Metal pans also heat up quickly and you will have to watch your brownies to keep them from over-baking.
Can I Freeze The Brownies?
You can freeze the brownies once they are completely cooled. Wrap the brownies tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place them in a freezer bag. The brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw at room temperature for a few hours or in the refrigerator overnight.
Can I Add Any Mix-Ins To The Gluten-Free Brownie Mix?
Yes, add your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, M&M’s, or peanut butter swirls.
Gluten-Free Flour
These gluten-free brownies were made with a rice flour cup for cup blend. A cup for cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend is one that already has the starches and xanthan gum it.
Most gluten-free all-purpose flour blends have starches and xanthan gum already in them. The xanthan gum helps replace the elasticity and texture of gluten.
So make sure to check the ingredients of your gluten-free flour and not to add any extra xanthan gum to your flour if it already includes it. If you do, you will get gummy brownies!
I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
Pro Tip For Measuring Gluten-Free Flour
The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup. After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup.
Please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup. If you do you could get more flour than the recipe calls for.
Dairy-Free Baking
I have also included a dairy-free option for the brownie recipe. Most of my family (including me) are also dairy-free as well. So I always try and have a dairy-free option to all of my recipes.
Now, you too can enjoy a gluten-free and dairy-free brownie. For the dairy-free version of this recipe, I used Smart Balance butter.
Some of my favorite dairy-free alternatives that I like to bake with are unsweetened almond or coconut milk. I also like baking with coconut oil or Smart Balance butter.
Easy Gluten-Free Brownie Recipe
If you are a chocolate lover like me, you are going to be taken to chocolate heaven when you bite into these gluten-free chocolate brownies!
I like brownies to have a flaky crust, be light like a cake but also chewy inside. But most of all, I want to taste the chocolate.
These are the ultimate easy, gluten-free brownies made from scratch. Seriously you are not going to want to buy a gluten-free brownie mix again!
They are perfect served by themselves or even better as a brownie sundae!
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Easy Gluten-Free Brownies {Dairy-Free Option}
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (Dairy-free use Smart Balance Butter.)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour with xanthan gum (I like Pillsbury gluten-free.)
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Spray the 8x8 square baking pan with gluten-free non-stick cooking spray or line the baking pan with parchment paper and coat the bottom and sides with gluten-free nonstick cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, add melted butter, pure vanilla extract, granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Add in eggs one at a time and mix until fully combined.
- In a medium-sized bowl combine gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt and whisk together.
- Slowly add the gluten-free flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour the brownie batter to 8x8 sized baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out just barely clean. The sides of the brownies with start to pull away from the pan. Please watch your brownies because all ovens are different.
- Remove brownies and allow to cool completely. Enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container.
Video
Notes
- I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
- The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup. After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup.
- For the dairy-free option, I used Smart Balance butter.
- Store in an air-tight container.
- Mama says, "Please check all of your labels!"
Gina says
my friend loves brownies and she just found out she has Celiac disease.
I made her this recipe and she loves them. I am so happy. They really are good. 👍
Lillianna says
My grandpa came over for Christmas. ( he’s gluten free) And I was struggling to find the perfect gluten free recipe. He didn’t believe me when I started to brag about the brownies over the phone, so he came over sad and grumpy. The second I showed him the brownies he smiled, a forced smile, and said I am sure they’re good. Once he took a bite I could tell his mood improved by a lot. Next thing I new he had me in the kitchen baking another 2 batches for him to take home.
Thank you so much for this recipe, it changed my gramps life forever. As well as his mood.
JoAnn says
My daughter recently found out she gas to go gluten free. I am trying to find recipes that don’t make her feel like she is being punished. This was so great the boys didn’t know it was gluten free! Thank you!
Lisa says
I’ve made these brownies many times now! They are perfect! They keep well and freeze well. I’m just curious as to why my batter is VERY thick, and could never be poured in the pan. Your photo shows a cake like batter.
Susan says
Another easy and delicious recipe. Thanks, Audrey.
Julie says
These were delicious!! I used King Arthur gluten free flour and Country Crock Plant Butter and they came out perfectly! Thank you for the yummy recipe!!
Cecilia says
I made this recipe for my daughter who can’t have gluten, and she loved it. It is not gritty like many gluten free baked items are, so that was a definite plus. Like some of the other people who commented on this recipe, I added chocolate chips, which was a delicious addition. Also I used Arrowhead Mills 1 to 1 organic all-purpose glute-free flour. Thank you for the recipe, I will be adding it to my recipe folder!
Sarah says
Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe! I’m not a gifted baker & these came out GREAT! Coworkers couldn’t believe they were really GF-great texture & crinkle on top. My only additions were adding a handful of chocolate chips & a sprinkle of sea salt on top. I bet they’d be good w some espresso powder/coffee flavor added in too-maybe next time!
Britt says
hi there! I LOVE the flavor, and made in little 5″ pie tins. they sunk in the middle though… any idea how I can fix that?
Florence says
Better than any premix brownie box brand- gluten or gluten-free. We are gf, df and rice free so we use Jessica’s Naturals flour blend. These are super. I actually doubled the recipe because our family of 8 would have been so sad to get a tiny piece. They baked in 45 minutes and made the birthday boy very happy
Elizabeth says
These are my go-to brownie recipe. The adult (non-Celiac) children love them too. I use Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 flour.
Peter says
excellent. good texture and flavor! i use them on their own and also as a base for cheesecake. just like real, full gluten brownies.
Glamazon says
LOVED this. I cut the sugar by about a quarter and an eighth on each kind and used Bob’s GF 1-to-1: did not get the crinkly top and needed about 10more mins as they were still a lil wet inside – I had cut in right away, too impatient to let it sit and settle. It might not have been “wet” in the middle or needed more time back in the oven. Either way, delish after that!
Mooni says
Wow so perfect & easy even for me who is the worst baker!
Morgan says
FIRE gluten-free brownies!! I’m recently gluten free & these were delicious – tasted like the real deal. Definitely give it a try – I subbed a bit of coconut sugar for the brown sugar & still great!!
Amanda says
Absolutely delicious. I’ve been after a non-gritty brownie for the entire 12+ years I’ve been GF, and THIS IS FINALLY IT. So delicious! SO SO delicious! Even great on day 2. I made it once as written and once with some additional chocolate chips. Both outstanding. Ride or die brownies right here!