Decadent Flourless Brownies Recipe (2024)

You’ll love these decadent flourless brownies! Made with absolutely no flour of any kind, they are brimming with intense chocolate flavor and fudginess.

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Decadent Flourless Brownies

Are flourless brownies gluten free? If they contain only gluten-free ingredients, yes.

In this flourless brownies recipe, not only is there absolutely no flour of any kind in this brownie, but what substitutes for flour is pure cocoa powder.

I came up with this idea after looking at Rachel Ray’s recipe for one pot brownies. I figured ifRachel’s brownies were quite good with 1/3 cup of flour in them, they’d be even better with more cocoa powder instead.

This level of chocolate is not for the faint of heart. If you donot love chocolate, back away from your screen and try to forget you ever saw this. You have been warned.

(If you’re really afraid of dark chocolate, I suggest you try these Incredible White Chocolate Brownies instead.)

For brownies, I like to use natural cocoa powder because of its robust and fruity flavor. You’ll find Ghirardelli cocoa in my kitchen most of the time.

But if you prefer a Dutch process cocoa, Valrhona makes one of the best. (I actually prefer Dutch cocoa over natural cocoafor making ice cream.)

Since theseflourlessbrownies aresodecadent and sophisticated, I thought they would go perfectly with this week’s Sunday Supper Movement theme, Red Carpet Party Recipes. That’s the kind of food that goes well withflashbulbs, haute couture, and shiny little statuettes.

If these brownies were a celebrity, they’d beAngelina Jolie when she was hanging out with Billy Bob Thorton: intense, dark, and just a bit dangerous.

Have you ever had a dessert you can describe like a celebrity? Tell me about it!

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I hope you like these gluten free, flourless brownies! They’re one of my most popular recipes.

Tips for Making Flourless Brownies

• So much of the flavor relies on the cocoa that it’s essential to choose a good one. See my recommendations above.
• Measuring when brownies are done is not the same as measuring when a cake is done. Use this brownie doneness test to get it right every time.
• Similar to the cocoa, the butter influences the flavor, too. I like Land O’Lakes butter for its reliability. You can also give these brownies an interesting twist by using a more strongly flavored butter, such as Plugra, for a European touch.
• I always line my brownie pans with parchment paper. Over time, I’ve gotten the knack of tucking a whole piece of paper in the pan so that it comes up the sides perfectly, but if you just want to cover the bottom of the pan without dealing with trying to make it come up the sides, there’s a simple solution. Place your pan on the paper. Use a pencil to trace the bottom, then cut out your tracing. Voila! Place it in the pan and it will fit perfectly.

Be sure to check out my guide to gluten free chocolate candy, too!

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• Beef Sliders with Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions, Bleu Cheese and Bacon by Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Black and White Olive Cheese Puffs by Peaceful Cooking
• Cheddar Olives by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
• Chicken Boursin by Recipes Food and Cooking
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• Herbed Butter and Cheese Popcorn by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
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• Melon and Prosciutto Skewers by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Mini Cheese Balls by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
• Moroccan Beef Kefta Briouat by Manu’s Menu
• Mushroom Pate by Lifestyle Food Artistry
• Oysters Rockfeller by Noshing With The Nolands
• Pea Pesto Crostini by Ruffles & Truffes
• Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp by Casa de Crews
• Raspberry Brie Bites by Love and Confections
• Roasted Red Pepper Pinwheels by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Smoked Trout Stuffed Baby New Potatoes by Food Lust People Love
• Spinach Bites by Shockingly Delicious
• Sweet Chili Chicken Skewers by Nosh My Way

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• Broccoli Calzones by eating in instead
• Bow Ties and Tails Galore by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
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• Indulgent Lobster-Champagne Risotto by The Weekend Gourmet
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• Apple Ginger Martini by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
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• Cherry Almond Sparklers by Magnolia Days
• Iced Espresso Martini by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
• Mixed Berry Martini by The Messy Baker
• Oscartini by Family Foodie
• Red Carpet Sparkler by Rhubarb and Honey
• Thank You Peary Much by Sew You Think You Can Cook

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• Champagne Truffles by Brunch with Joy
• Chocolate Covered Cherries by Peanut Butter and Peppers
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Nominees for Best Dressed Table:

• DIY Glitter Vases by Sunday Supper Movement

Remember theold pictures of this brownie? I do!