Description
These dense, fudgy, gluten-free brownies are made with almond flour, butter, and chocolate for a rich, bakery-quality texture without the high cost or dryness of typical gluten-free options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (baking bars, chopped)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup fine-ground almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides, and grease lightly.
- Chop unsweetened chocolate into chunks. Place in a microwave-safe bowl with butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, melt in a double boiler.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar vigorously for 1-2 minutes until pale and slightly thickened.
- Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar bowl. Whisk until combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set and pulling away from the pan, but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Notes
Ensure almond flour is fine-ground, not almond meal, to avoid a gritty texture. Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly jiggly as they continue to set while cooling. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: gluten-free, almond flour brownies, fudgy brownies, budget-friendly dessert, single serve brownies, dairy-free option, nut-free alternative