Indulge guilt-free with our Gluten-Free Cocoa Brownies—packed with rich, chocolatey flavor and wholesome ingredients that satisfy your sweet tooth while nourishing your body. A healthier treat you can feel good about!
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Makes: 9-12 brownies (8×8 pan)
Prep Time: 10 mins | Bake Time: 25-30 mins
Oven Temp: 350°F (175°C)
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp gluten-free vanilla extract
- ½ cup gluten-free baking flour blend (e.g., Bob’s Red Mill 1:1)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp xanthan gum (omit if flour blend includes it)
Directions
- Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch pan or line with parchment.
- Make Batter:
- Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave. Stir in cocoa until smooth.
- Add sugar, then eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla, then flour, salt, and xanthan gum until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Bake:
- Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake 25-30 mins (20 mins for muffin tins) until a toothpick inserted has a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Pro Tips:
- Extra Fudgy: Underbake slightly (toothpick with wet crumbs).
- Add-Ins: Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips or walnuts before baking.
- Double Batch: Use a 9×13 pan and bake 30-35 mins.
Rich, chewy, and undetectably gluten-free! 🍫✨
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days (or freeze).
