Sunday, February 13, 2011

Gluten Free Brownies

I found this recipe online. I was very impressed with the simplicity of the recipe and the quality of the end product. I hope you enjoy.

¾ cup butter or margarine
¾ cup cocoa powder
2 ¼ cup sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/3 cup gluten-free flour (I didn't add any xantham gum, and it stayed together pretty well)
1 cup chopped nuts (if desired)
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 325F Grease (not oil) and lightly cocoa (instead of flour) 9x13 pan. In large sauce pan, melt margarine/butter with cocoa over low heat, stirring constantly (actually, I just put the cocoa and butter in a bowl, stick it in the microwave for a couple of minutes, until the butter is melted. Stir with a fork until its mostly smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Blend in sugar. Beat in eggs, one a time. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread in prepared pan.

Bake at 325F and check after 20-25 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.

Enjoy :)