Flourless Brownies

Made with melted chocolate, butter, eggs, and cocoa powder, these fudgy Flourless Brownies bake up dense, full of chocolate, and completely irresistible.

This is one of my favorite brownie recipes when I want something a little extra decadent. The texture is almost truffle-like once chilled, and the chocolate flavor really shines. Plus, since they’re naturally gluten free, they’re a great dessert to serve when you’re baking for a crowd with mixed dietary needs.

They’re easy to make, require just a handful of ingredients, and deliver that deep chocolate payoff every brownie lover hopes for. Try our Chewy Gooey Flourless Cookies too!

I’m not gonna lie. These are rich. Really rich. That’s what happen when your brownie is focused on chocolate, butter and eggs and sugar for texture (and not flour).  If you’re truly a lover of all-things-chocolate, this brownie recipe will be a good recipe for you try.  It’s chocolate madness.

What Makes These Brownies Different?

Unlike traditional brownies that rely on flour for structure, these brownies use eggs and melted chocolate to create a dense, luxurious texture. Baking them just until set keeps the centers moist, while chilling them before slicing gives you clean edges and an almost ganache-like bite.

If you love brownies that are more fudgy than cakey, this recipe is for you.

This recipe comes from a new cookbook by Mark Bittman:  How to Bake Everything: Simple Recipes for the Best Baking.  This book is a “no brainer” to have on your cookbook shelf if you’re into baking at all.  It’s a thick book, and you’ll find recipes for anything and everything that have to do with baking… from breads to cookies to cakes and more.  It’s not all just sweets- there are plenty of savory baking options included in the book too.

How to Make Flourless Brownies

1. Melt the chocolate and butter: Gently melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth and glossy.
2. Beat eggs and sugar: Beating the eggs with sugar helps give the brownies structure and a shiny top.
3. Combine everything: Mix in vanilla, melted chocolate, and cocoa powder.
4. Bake and cool: Bake until just set, then cool completely before slicing.

Serving Ideas

These brownies are wonderful on their own, but also delicious served with a powdered sugar dusting. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top while they’re still warm and gooey! Whipped cream and berries are always delicious with chocolate brownies. And a chocolate sauce or caramel sauce drizzle turns them into a decadent, over-the-top dessert!

Storage Tips

Store brownies in a covered container at room temperature for 1 to 2 days. Refrigerate for a firmer, fudgier texture. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.