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Flourless brownies with rich fudgy texture and crackly top
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Flourless Brownies Recipe

These flourless brownies are ultra fudgy, rich, and intensely chocolatey with a dense, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made without any flour, they have a deep cocoa flavor and a soft, truffle-like center that feels incredibly indulgent in every bite.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 Brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 340g
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter cubed (85g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar 150g
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 30g
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch 40g
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup toffee bits optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt chocolate chips and butter together until smooth.
  3. Stir in sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Whisk cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Add dry ingredients to chocolate mixture and stir vigorously until thick and smooth.
  7. Fold in toffee bits if using.
  8. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 33–37 minutes until a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
  10. Cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

For the best flourless brownies, make sure not to overbake them because that’s what keeps them rich, fudgy, and truffle-like in texture. They should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven, as they will continue to set while cooling.
Always let the brownies cool completely before slicing—this step is very important since flourless brownies are delicate when warm. For even cleaner cuts, you can chill them slightly before cutting.
Using good-quality chocolate makes a big difference here, as it is the main flavor base of the recipe. The better the chocolate, the richer and more intense your brownies will taste.