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    Home » Healthy Sweets » Flourless

    Rich Fudgy Flourless Brownies

    Published: Jul 10, 2018 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Rich Fudgy Flourless Brownies {GF}
    Rich Fudgy Flourless Brownies {GF}
    Rich Fudgy Flourless Brownies {GF}
    Rich Fudgy Flourless Brownies {GF}
    Rich Fudgy Flourless Brownies {GF}
    Rich Fudgy Flourless Brownies {GF}

    These intense, rich and fudgy flourless brownies are so milk chocolatey and chewy, they literally melt-in-your-mouth! And they're gluten-free! 🙂  

    But wait...no flour?  UH OH...I used to have a weird curiosity of baking goods with no flour.  It can be a challenge, due to the fact, flour acts as a medium to combine the ingredients together and it's needed for consistency. It is the main binding ingredient, that gives baked goods their texture and volume needed to add extra thickness.

     So began "The Challenge!" and curiosity! 

    I wanted to bake brownies that had no flour in them, and in the past, whenever I bake anything flourless, it never quite turns out how I'm expecting it too. 

    The texture was off, the baking was off...ugh.  Ugly.  There has to be a solution to all this madness! 🙂

    Would you believe the secret to this recipe to give it that moist, fudgy texture is 'cornstarch' and not flour?  Cornstarch thickens, so there ya go!

    The rule is, cornstarch has the same "thickening power" as arrowroot, potato starch and tapioca, and you should substitute the same amount to keep it gluten free.  If you choose to use one of those options instead, let me know how it works out would ya?  I've only tried it with cornstarch.

    I love the shiny top on the brownies! They are rich, thick, chewy and they melt-in-your-mouth.

    These were made with milk chocolate, but if you want to use semi-sweet or dark chocolate for an even more intense chocolate flavor, by all means, pick your poison!  They are gluten-free too, and my husband heated his up in the microwave for 30-4o seconds and served whipped cream on top.  Talk about chocolate dreams coming true!  

    They are totally awesome! <---coming from a Chocoholic!

    And if you're looking for some more brownie and flourless recipes? We got ya covered!

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    Kim Lange
    These intense, rich and fudgy flourless brownies are so milk chocolately and chewy, they literally melt-in-your-mouth! And they're gluten-free! 🙂
    4.07 from 44 votes
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    Cook Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert
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    Ingredients
      

    • 12 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
    • 2 cups milk chocolate chips or chopped milk chocolate, I used Ghiradelli
    • 4 eggs room temperature
    • 2 teaspoon coffee or vanilla extract I used Nielsen Massey
    • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder I used Ghirardelli
    • 6 tablespoon cornstarch I used Bob's Red Mill
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Line a 9x9 inch or 9x13 square pan with foil , then lightly spray with a non-stick spray and set aside.
    • Over low heat or use microwaving, melt the butter, then add the sugar. Once the sugar has been blended in, add the milk chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth. 
    • Remove from oven/stove and let cool down a few minutes before adding the eggs, one at a time mixing them in, then add in the coffee or vanilla extract.
    • Using a sifter or sieve, sift the cocoa powder and cornstarch into the saucepan, then add the salt. Using a mixer or whisk the batter vigorously until it's looks shiny and smooth.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 22-28 minutes for a 9x13 pan or 32-38 minutes for a 9x9 pan until the brownies are set.  You can jiggle the brownies to check for doneness for the top of the brownies.  Do not over-bake or the brownies will become crumbly and dry.
    • Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 45 minutes before removing and slicing. It's important to do this so they set up.
    • Store in sealed baggie or container or can be refrigerated sealed.

    Notes

    9x13 pan will be thin brownies
    9x9 pan will be ultra thick brownies
    Keyword brownies, flourless, fudgy brownies, milk chocolate
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Recipe from Life Made Simple Bakes

     

     

     

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    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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    Comments

    1. Leslie Atkinson says

      August 07, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      Slight changes to make them less sweet.

      Use dark chocolate preferably ethically produced.

      - Almond flour in place 9of cornstatch

      - skip the sugar altogether

      • Kim Lange says

        August 07, 2020 at 3:19 pm

        Thank you Leslie for your feedback for those looking for less sugar but still have something indulgent!

    2. Kati says

      September 12, 2019 at 10:10 pm

      What would happen if you reduce butter and sugar in the recipe? Would the chocolate chips make up the difference for the fats and sugars, just being less sweet? Thank you!

      • Kim Lange says

        September 13, 2019 at 9:13 am

        Hi Kati! You could reduce some of the sugar and butter, but the texture may not be as fudgy. Maybe reduce 1/2 cup sugar at the most and the butter by a couple of tablespoons, but uou could also try a sugar-free sugar if you are worried about the sugar content. Hope that helps!

    3. Sarah says

      July 15, 2019 at 10:12 pm

      Omg these are bomb! Thank you

      • Kim Lange says

        July 16, 2019 at 6:23 pm

        I'm so glad you think so too Sarah! Thank you so much for trying them! xo

    4. Ashley says

      April 07, 2019 at 11:31 pm

      I tried these. I used 1.75 cups white chocolate chips + 1/4 cups butterscotch chips. Taste is superior. However, its hard to even get that bite to taste it bc it overboiled in oven then flattened. And it has so much butter (1.5 sticks) that it was floating in it. So totally undercooked, even thou baked full time and sat for 1 hr untouched. What did I do wrong? I have gone over it a million times.

      • Kim Lange says

        April 08, 2019 at 10:13 am

        Hi Ashley, Did you add white chocolate chips and butterscotch chips to the brownies in addition to the chocolate chips or substitute them?

    5. leanne | Crumb top baking says

      July 16, 2018 at 8:00 pm

      I could look at these all day! They look so fudgy! And I love that they are flourless!

      • ChocolaTess says

        July 16, 2018 at 8:20 pm

        Thank you Leanne! They taste as good as they look too! xo

    6. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      July 12, 2018 at 9:50 pm

      I so love brownies too, Kim! These look so fudgy!! How great is it that they're also gluten free? Gotta try these!!

      • ChocolaTess says

        July 13, 2018 at 7:42 am

        Thank you Katherine! We enjoyed them a lot! 🙂

    7. heather (delicious not gorgeous) says

      July 11, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      OOOH FUDGY! and love that there's a hint of coffee in here (:

      • ChocolaTess says

        July 11, 2018 at 8:59 pm

        I love that coffee extract Heather. I put it in just about everything. LOL! Thanks love!

    8. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

      July 11, 2018 at 9:42 am

      These flourless brownies sound awesome!! We have been on a brownie baking kick over here for awhile, so I definitely need to give these a try! PINNED!!

      • ChocolaTess says

        July 11, 2018 at 8:58 pm

        Brownies seem to be always kicking around here too. I hope you do!! 🙂

    9. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      July 11, 2018 at 9:30 am

      I'm relatively new to flourless brownies but they're my new favorite. These look SO GOOD, Kim!

      • ChocolaTess says

        July 11, 2018 at 8:56 pm

        They are mine too and forgot how good these were! Flourless brownies rock! Thanks so much Kelsie. 🙂

    10. Baking In Pyjamas says

      November 16, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      Look how fudgy those are, love the crackly tops! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!! [email protected] in Pyjamas

    11. Jhuls says

      November 11, 2014 at 3:29 am

      Never heard of brownies with cornstarch - these look fantastic. 🙂

    12. Winnie says

      November 09, 2014 at 1:19 pm

      They look and sound fantastic!!
      I'd loooooove make them from my little niece (which is GF)
      Thanks!!

      • ChocolaTess says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:58 pm

        Hi Winnie! Thanks so much and I hope your niece likes them. I was just over on your page and commented on your oatmeal peanut butter and chocolate no bake bars. They look amazing! 🙂

    13. ums says

      November 06, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      Yes….cornstarch rocks for GF brownies. The first really good GF brownies I ever made were David Lebovitz's recipe. So so good. Puts all those weird flour combos to shame! http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2011/08/gluten-free-brownies-recipe-chocolate/

      • ChocolaTess says

        November 07, 2014 at 11:02 am

        🙂 Right on!

      • Paula says

        March 21, 2019 at 6:24 pm

        This recipe halved for a smaller pan matches with DO’s , with the addition of salt!

    14. Debbie says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:14 am

      They look delicious! I can't wait to try them!

    15. Natalie @ Life Made Simple says

      November 05, 2014 at 11:30 pm

      Aren't they amazing?! I'm so happy you loved them!!

      • ChocolaTess says

        November 06, 2014 at 9:01 am

        Yes! Amazing 🙂

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