The Best Ever Gluten Free Brownie Recipe (Dairy-Free)

This gluten free brownie recipe is rich, fudgy, and topped with that perfect crackly crust everyone loves. Made with simple ingredients, it comes together easily and tastes just like classic bakery-style brownies. You’d never guess it’s gluten-free—it’s that good.

If you’ve been on the hunt for gluten-free brownies that actually taste like real brownies… these are it.

We’re talking rich, fudgy, crackly tops, and that perfect chocolatey bite that makes you question why you ever needed gluten in the first place. No weird textures, no dry crumbs—just straight up bakery-style brownies made right at home.

If you like brownies you will probably also love this other gluten free chocolate recipes! My No-Bake Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars​ or my Tim Hortons Copycat Chocolate Glazed Donuts.

Simple Ingredients You Need For The Gluten Free Brownie Recipe

You will need the following ingredients listed below to make the best gluten-free brownie recipe (the exact measurements and full recipe are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post):

• Vegan Butter – regular unsalted butter also works great but they will no longer be dairy-free.
• Granulated sugar – you can try coconut sugar as well, but you will most likely need more of it.
• Large eggs 
• Vanilla extract 
• Gluten-Free all purpose flour – I used Bob’s Red Mill, however any gluten free flour or gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum will work.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder – any natural cocoa powder
• Baking powder 
• Sea salt
• Chocolate chips – can use chocolate chunks as well

How To Make

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add in sugar slowly and whisk continuously (this step is very important as it helps melt the sugar, which will give the brownies a the flakey crackly crust on the top). Continue whisking for approx 1-2 minutes after all the sugar has dissolved.

3. Transfer the butter mixture over to a large bowl and let cool slightly. Add in eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously between each egg, then add the vanilla.

4. In a separate bowl, sift the cocoa powder, gluten free flour, baking powder and salt.

5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Transfer over to the prepared pan and top with chocolate chips, cacao nibs, or chopped nuts if you desire.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, ensuring you do not over bake.

7. Remove from the oven and cool for about 15 minutes before cutting. Once the brownies are cool, cut them up and devour!

Tips And Tricks For Best Results

• Don’t skip the sugar melting step—this is what gives that signature shiny top
• Slightly underbake for fudgier brownies (they firm up as they cool)
• Use good quality cocoa powder like dutch-process cocoa —it makes a big difference in the chocolate flavor
• Let them cool before cutting unless you want molten chaos (which… also not the worst thing)

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Gluten Free Crackly Top Brownies

Made with all purpose gluten-free flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and dark chocolate chips, these are the best gluten free fudge brownies. Perfect for when that chocolate craving hits and you need some gluten-free baking.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Baking

Cuisine: American

Servings: 16 pieces

Calories: 202kcal

Author: Bailey Campbell

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Ingredients 

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• ½ cup vegan butter can also use regular unsalted butter
• 1 ¼ cups granulated white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¾ cup gluten free all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• ¾ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add in sugar slowly and whisk continuously. This step is very important as it helps melt the sugar, which will give the brownies a the flakey crackly crust on the top. Continue whisking for approx 1-2 minutes after all the sugar has dissolved.
• Transfer the butter mixture over to a bowl and let cool slightly. Add in eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously between each egg. Then add the vanilla last.
• In a separate bowl, sift the cocoa powder, gluten free flour, baking powder and salt.
• Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Then fold in chocolate chips. Transfer over to the lined baking dish. Top with chocolate chips, cacao nibs, or chopped nuts if you desire!
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, ensuring you do not over bake.
• Remove from the oven and cool for about 15 minutes before cutting. Once the brownies are cool, cut them up and devour!

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g

The nutrition information provided is calculated based on industry-standard software and should be used as a general guide only. The information may vary depending on ingredient substitutions, cooking techniques, and individual serving sizes. It is the responsibility of the reader to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the nutritional information provided. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical or nutritional advice.

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Different Variations For The Fudgy Brownies

1. Add chunks of your favourite chocolate candy bar to the mix. Chop up 1 large candy bar into small pieces and add them to your brownie mix, I love adding Skor pieces, or Reeses Peanut Butter Cups.
2. Add chopped nuts to your brownie mix. Chop up some nuts with a knife or a food processor and add them to your mix before baking. I LOVE adding in raw unsalted almonds to my brownies!
3. Top the brownies with frosting. After your brownies are done baking, and have cooled a little, add your favourite frosting to the top. This will hide the beautiful flakey crust on top we worked so hard to achieve, but it really does make them taste EVEN better!
4. Make cheesecake brownies. Swirl in some cream cheese to the mix! BOOM!

Storing Leftovers

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze them for longer—just thaw at room temp or microwave for a few seconds when you want one.

Faqs

Can I make these dairy-free?
They already are if you’re using vegan butter—just double check your chocolate chips.

What gluten-free flour works best?
A 1:1 baking blend like Bob’s Red Mill works great here for texture and consistency.

How do I know when they’re done?
The edges should be set and the center slightly soft. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.

Can I add mix-ins?
Absolutely. Nuts, caramel, white chocolate—go wild.

Other Gluten Free Sweets Treats You May Want To Try!

• Gluten Free Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
• 4 Ingredient Vegan Rice Krispie Treats
• Sugar Free Sugar Cookies
• Healthy Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
• Gluten Free Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

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