Gluten-Free Brownies

Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

Step 1 Prepare the Dry Ingredients In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend (1 cup), cocoa powder, baking powder (½ teaspoon), and salt (¼ teaspoon) until well combined.

Step 2 Combine the Wet Ingredients In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar (1 cup) until the sugar is dissolved.

4Add the eggs (2 large) one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3 Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans (½ cup) and semi-sweet chocolate chips (½ cup).

Step 4 Bake the Brownies Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

8Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 5 Cool and Serve Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes Enjoy these delectable gluten-free brownies on their own or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.