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!"
Ashley says
This has become my go to brownie recipe! Perfectly dense with chewy edges. I do find the recipe slightly sweet for my preference, so I reduced the white sugar by 3 tbsp (so 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp). I also replace half the butter for refined coconut oil (imparts less flavor, but I’ve also had success with virgin) and add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts. 🙂 So good! Thank you.
Hannah says
Love love love!! While I personally don’t like how hard and solid the surface gets after baking, everything else about this brownie is pretty amazing! Super delicious (especially if you add chocolate chips or powdered sugar-on top). I prefer using avocado/olive oil instead of the butter, and it’s still SO good! Great substitute dessert for those will food restrictions
Terrie says
This is the best gf recipe I have made! Made it for family and my picky husband loved it and said it was the best brownie he had! d Definitely a keeper her. Thank you. I used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 and it turned out great!
Krista Lyen says
Great, quick option for gluten AND dairy free!! I actually used olive/avocado oil as the butter which seemed more natural and easy at the time. I’m not sure about how much it crisps on top.. it gave a different texture- the brownies really did spread and rise! Definitely recommend, but there could still be some changes if you’re looking for something more 🙂
Alisa D says
Is there a way to convert these for Brownie Bites, baked in a mini muffin pan?
Audrey says
Hi Alisa! I have not tried making brownie bites using a mini muffin pan. If you try it, you will need to bake the brownie bites for a less amount of time.
Diane says
These brownies are the best. They don’t have that grittyness as some other gluten free baked goods have, I used Bob Mills 1to1, the one in the blue bag. They are thick enough, and so soft and chewy, not crumbly.I could eat the whole pan in one sitting!!! All of Audrey’s recipes are great!
Linda says
I have never found a homemade brownie recipe that I like. I love this one! Sooooo Goooood!
Linda Landon says
This GFDF recipe is the best I have tried. The family loved it! Even those who don’t have allergies. Easy to make. Only problem is that it makes a small pan and gets eaten too quickly!
Andrea says
These are amazing!
Rachel says
By far the best brownie recipe I’ve found! I substituted 1/4 c coconut oil and 1/4 c olive oil for the butter and switched the brown sugar for coconut sugar. They came out a tiny bit dry so I would suggest checking them sooner if you make any edits. Thanks for such a great recipe!
Theresa Cozart says
So yummy! Even with 1/2 of the sugar these were delicious. I swirled in 3 tablespoons of “melted” peanut butter right before going in the oven and that hit the spot. Thank you for such great recipes!
Gel says
Added a sprinkles of powdered sugar on top with some cashews 👌🏽
Sharon says
These brownies turned out really great. My husband said “these are really good for something you can eat”! It’s definitely a keeper. I did let my batter sit for 10 or 15 minutes before I baked them per things I have read about baking gluten free.
Thank you for the recipe!
Teresa Pollock says
I made this tonight. It has been many years since I have made homemade brownies (since before we had to go gluten-free). This was the easiest, best brownie recipe I have ever made. Will double it next time. So good. Thank you.
Terri says
Best brownies I have ever had!!!! Super easy too make too:)
Terri says
Best brownies I have ever had!!! Super easy to make too.
Michelle Duncan says
Seriously, my fave brownie recipe ever. I use bobs 1:1 and it’s perfect. Sometimes I add an extra egg because I’m at high altitude. I will never need another recipe.
Gina Atkins says
This recipe is my go-to recipe for dinner parties or ‘birthday cake’ or even just a friday night snack. My mom is allergic to the whole cow so she can’t have anything from the animal from milk to beef to bovine gelatin and recently she found that she’s allergic to wheat, soya and peanuts, so when I saw this recipe with gluten free flour and no milk I knew I had to try it! Ever since making them for my mom she continously begs me to make these brownies. So as a treat I surprised her with a tray of brownies because it’s her birthday today.
Sarah says
These were amazing!! Quick and easy, and the taste is out of this world. I’ve been GF for ~10 years and this is the best recipe I’ve tried. Saving this one for sure!
Donna says
These brownies were awesome. I’ve been needing a gf diet for over 40 yrs. Best brownie recipe to date
Damon Barber says
amazing! much better than the mixxes. very similar to betty crockers original recipe. 10/10. mix your liquids (1st half of the ingrediants), then the dry. sugars go with the liquids. Thank you!!!
Lauren says
I receive SO many compliments when I make these and no one ever realizes they are gluten free! Seriously this is the best brownie recipe I have ever tried!! Thank you!!!
Amanda says
So amazingly delicious, everyone wanted them! Recently discovered I’m allergic to a lot of foods, including (but not limited to) wheat, egg, dairy, soy, and corn. I made these for a dinner party, using dairy free butter, egg substitute, and gluten free flour. I also added a bag of Enjoy Life chocolate chips for an extra oomph. They were a huge hit, and everyone wanted some! Even the teens who aren’t food restricted opted for these brownies over the store bought cookies.
a winning bookworm says
We doubled the recipe and used a 9×13 glass dish. Two tablespoons of vanilla (because we doubled) seemed outrageous, but it was super delicious. We substituted the butter with olive oil to make dairy-free. It puffed up a lot and then sunk, but overall 5 stars for flavor.
Nicole says
On a whim I wanted to bake and found this recipe. It was so easy and they came out perfect! My husband loved how they were chewy on the inside and a bit crispy on the outside. I will definitely be making them again. Thank you!
Jane says
Perfect Brownies!! I’m not gluten free, but I’ve baed these twice and they are so delicious!! Would recommend to anyone.
Lexi says
Literally the BEST gf brownies I’ve ever had! Thank you so much from this brownie lover
Emmie says
Amazing Brownies! Best Recipe!
Eveline says
I have been trying different GF and DF recipes for awhile for my daughter. Most have been a big flop, but so far I’ve tried your banana bread and brownies and they are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes it makes baking so much easier. 🥰
Kali says
This is the best gluten free brownie recipe I’ve tried. They came out perfectly crisp on the top and gooey inside, but they’re not overly sweet which I like. I added chocolate chips to the batter and some sea salt on top and it brought out the deliciousness even more!
K o says
Wow these are PERFECT everytime! Plus i added dark chocolate chips for extra chocolateyness hehe ♥️
Kelly says
These brownies are LEGIT! Better than ANY box. Impossible to taste test them gluten free – there’s nothing left to want for except MORE! And I love that you include storage recommendations however, I can’t imagine these lasting thru the night 😬LOL Thank you this recipe of sweet goodness.
Willow grog says
Love this recipe
Kathy Krahe says
I agree with all the above! Thank you for the recipe. GF cooking and baking has been a challenge for me. I’m learning to prepare many new things for my husband who now after 40 years, can’t have the gluten. He appreciates the recipes too! He also said this brownie recipe was better than regular brownies. I made one change, I always add a banana to my brownie recipe.
Jennifer Smith says
Wonderful recipe! Super easy and we were very pleased with the level of richness and texture. Thank you!
Maggie says
The best scratch gf brownies I’ve ever made or tasted!!
Karen says
My family loved these. I baked them for 35 min and they had a more cake-like consistency.
Kim says
I don’t ever leave comments on recipes, but these were comment worthy. I haven’t had a brownie in years, but I had a craving the other day and I went for it. I used Bobs Red Mill one-to-one in the blue bag and followed the recipe exactly, using dairy free butter. They turned out just as I remembered. Chewy, chocolatey, and tasty. Definitely give it a try, (My only “criticism” would be that they could use a bit more chocolate, but that’s totally a personal preference. Death by chocolate is the name of the game for me. Next time I’ll mix in some chocolate chips and will be in chocolate heaven.❤️) Thanks for making my night with this recipe.
Sheila Douglas says
These were excellent brownies! I made them for a friend who needs gluten-free, but I loved them, too! I just wonder if I can use the same recipe with regular flour for myself because they were so good, and I don’t always have gluten-free flour on hand.
Dani says
These brownies are delicious!! I added walnuts and chocolate chips and they are just so good! My oven seems to run hot so I did have to turn it down to 325 for 30 minutes, but they turned out perfect! Another great recipe from you! Thank you!
Tracy says
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.
Nathaniel Fuentes says
This was super easy and delicious. My son and I used King Arthur GF Flour and it turned out great. Oddly, it rose a lot, then collapsed, but looked and tasted great. I recommend upping the salt by 25%-50%.
Holly says
I have made this recipe twice now. First time I followed the recipe and everyone loved the brownies. Second time, I added chocolate chips and cooked the batter in bundt cake pan. First bite into it reminded me of delicious chocolate lava cake! I could not tell the difference in gluten vs gluten free chocolate lava cake!
Gabriele says
Best brownies I’ve ever made, thanks a lot for the recipe! Love from Brazil ❤
Pam Christensen says
These are absolutely delicious!! And more economical than buying a box mix. Thank you for sharing your recipe!!
Nida says
Amazing! Best AND easiest gluten free brownie from scratch. I love that I don’t have to buy special flours (arrowroot, rice,almond, oat etc) and just use the pre-blended flour I normally use for my other gf needs. These brownies taste like the homemade non-GF brownies I remember making as a teen with my dad. brownies were the top treat In our house. And eating them was only half the pleasure.
I Was only using boxed brownie mixes with my GLuten intolerant kids Up till now because of tried and failed recipes. Glad I can continue with my own kids now using this awesome recipe. Thank you so much for sharing Audrey!
Kami says
First time making a GF recipe. Friend came over to help with some things around the house, They are long standing gluten intolerant (20+ years) and I wanted to make a special treat. These came out delicious!!!! Fudgy and just gooey enough. You’d never know they were GF.
andrea says
Awesome brownies, thank you!!
Maxine Farber says
My 12 year old granddaughter made this recipe for me. It turned out amazing. It was so easy and we used to always make brownies from a mix from Costco until I discovered that my health problems due to gluten and corn. She missed doing this so we tackled brownies from scratch. I think this is even better than the mix.
Denise says
Ohmygoodness! This is the first recipe I have tried from Mama, but it was a winner! The whole house still smells like chocolate brownies–yum! The one thing I did differently was use Special Dark cocoa, because that is what I had on hand, and I used the hand mixer to mix everything together. The Special Dark cocoa made these brownies amazing. The brownies came out more cake-like, and that may be due to using the mixer to blend everything together. Will try this again with hand mixing and see if that changes the texture.
Thank you!
Becky says
I recently found out I have celiac disease at 38 years old and it has rocked my world. But your website has saved me! I just happened upon your banana bread recipe and decided to try it. It was so good that I decided to try other recipes of yours. Every… Single… One of them has been amazing! You can’t even tell they are GF. These brownies are no different. Thank you SO much for this site and all your recipes!