These decadent flourless brownies are made with dark chocolate, which creates the most incredible gluten free brownies you’ve ever had! They are easy to make with just a handful of ingredients and are so rich and flavorful.

These will become your go-to recipe for no flour brownies!

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These are no ordinary brownies. Think of them as a thinner chocolate torte… creamy, rich and decadent. When we were at our favorite breakfast spot on Sunday, they were sampling their new brownies.

I immediately knew something was missing, and I loved every taste of it! So the quest began and these moist, melt in your mouth brownies were concocted.

White plate with a single decadent gluten free brownie slice.

To Make This Flourless Brownie Recipe, You Will Need:

You just need some simple pantry staples to make these delicious brownies.

  • Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Butter and Water
  • Cocoa Powder -Natural and unsweetened is preferred
  • Eggs – Fresh, free run / organic if possible
  • Sugar – Traditional granulated white sugar is used here.
  • Vanilla Extract – Pure is preferable over imitation. Try my homemade vanilla extract
White plate with a slice of flourless brownies.

How to Make Gluten Free Flourless Brownies

It’s so quick and easy to make these delicious brownies!

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease 8×8 baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat add chocolate chips, butter, water. Stir until smooth.
  3. Add cocoa and remove from heat.
  4. Meanwhile, a mixing bowl, beat eggs 4 minutes. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  5. Slowly mix in chocolate mixture.
  6. Pour into a pan and bake 40 – 45 minutes, until it bounces back to the touch.
  7. Allow to set before slicing.
Ingredients to make the brownies

Dark Chocolate No Flour Brownies

I can’t even begin to tell you how fudgy and delicious these no flour brownies are. They are called decadent for a reason! Made with dark chocolate, these are a grown up treat for sure.

They are perfect on their own with a cup of coffee, or enjoy them with a scoop of ice cream like Cookie Butter or No Churn Chocolate Chip.

White plate with a slice of flourless brownies.

Gluten Free Brownie Recipe

Because these brownies have no flour in them, they are grain free and gluten free. They are perfect to make if you or anyone in your family have intolerances, or if you are entertaining someone who does.

These brownies are a real crowd pleaser and are perfectly at home when served as a dessert for a dinner party.

How Long Do Flourless Brownies Keep?

  • Room Temperature – At room temperature, they will keep for around 4 days and up to a week in the fridge.
  • Refrigerator – Once the brownies are cooled and cut, place them in an airtight container with layers separated by parchment.
  • Freezer – You can also freeze brownies, wrap the slices individually in plastic wrap and foil and stack in an airtight container. They will be good for up to a month.
White surface with a single decadent gluten free brownie slice.

Tips for Making Flourless Brownies

  • The toothpick test doesn’t work on flourless desserts. Instead, to ensure it’s thoroughly baked, do the touch test. If it bounces back to the touch, it’s ready! If it looks like jello in the center, add a little more time.
  • Thoroughly grease baking dish before pouring mixture in. This is my go to baking spray.
  • Store covered at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated.
White surface with a stack of three no flour brownies.

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White plate with a stack of three no flour brownies.
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Flourless Brownies

These decadent flourless brownies are made with dark chocolate and are gluten free. They are easy to make with just a handful of ingredients and are so rich and flavorful. This will become your go to no flour brownie recipe!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Servings: 16
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Ingredients  

  • 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup butter cut into tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease 8×8 baking dish.
  • In a saucepan over low heat add chocolate chips, butter, water. Stir until smooth.
  • Add cocoa and remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, a mixing bowl, beat eggs 4 minutes. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  • Slowly mix in chocolate mixture.
  • Pour into a pan and bake 40 – 45 minutes, until it bounces back to the touch.
  • Allow to set before slicing.

Julie’s Tips

  • The toothpick test doesn’t work on flourless desserts. Instead, to ensure it’s thoroughly baked, do the touch test. If it bounces back to the touch, it’s ready! If it looks like jello in the center, add a little more time.
  • Thoroughly grease baking dish before pouring mixture in. This is my go to baking spray.
  • Store covered at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated.
Calories: 210.36kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.94g | Protein: 2.77g | Fat: 16.33g | Saturated Fat: 9.64g | Cholesterol: 64.81mg | Sodium: 93.74mg | Potassium: 133.89mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 10.49g | Vitamin A: 333.75IU | Calcium: 20.9mg | Iron: 1.44mg

Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.

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Originally published October 2013, updated October 2019.

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4 Comments

    1. Liz, it is fine because the water is added before the chocolate chips are melted. If the water was added after, it would then seize up.