Gluten-Free Blondies Recipe: Chewy Vanilla Brownies

These gluten-free blondies are rich, chewy, and easy to make. They’re my go-to dessert for a crowd since they’re portable and require just one bowl.

Adapted from a long-time family recipe, this version has become a staple I make again and again. It’s naturally adaptable—can be made nut-free or dairy-free—and always a crowd-pleaser.

Everyone should have a reliable blondie recipe, and this gluten-free blondies recipe is likely to become your favorite. These bars are a great alternative to cookies or fudgy brownies and can be customized with different chips or add-ins.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• Rich, buttery flavor
• Cakey yet chewy texture
• Made with pantry staples
• Simple one‑bowl preparation
• Easy to adapt for allergies

Ingredients You’ll Need

Gather the following ingredients for the best gluten-free blondies:

• Brown sugar: The molasses in brown sugar adds depth and chewiness.
• Granulated sugar: Balances sweetness and texture.
• Butter: Use real, full-fat butter for best flavor (substitute vegan butter for dairy-free).
• Gluten-free 1:1 baking flour: A quality 1:1 blend keeps the texture right.
• Almond flour: Adds tenderness and chew; swap for more GF flour to make nut-free.
• Baking powder: Helps the bars rise slightly and stay tender.
• Salt: Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
• Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract round out the flavor.
• Chocolate chips: A mix of semi‑sweet and white chocolate is lovely—substitute other chips if desired.
• Eggs: Bind and enrich the batter.

How to Make this Recipe

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

• Cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
• Add room-temperature eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.

• Fold in the gluten-free flour, almond flour (or extra GF flour), baking powder, and salt. Mix on low until no dry streaks remain.
• Stir in chocolate chips and chopped pecans if using.

• Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing.

Storage Instructions

Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–5 days. For longer storage, wrap pieces in plastic and freeze up to three months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave before serving.

Expert Tips & Tricks

• Nut-free option: Replace almond flour with an extra 1/3 cup gluten-free 1:1 flour.
• Dairy-free option: Use vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
• Add-ins: Try 1/2 cup chopped pecans, peanut butter chips, or butterscotch chips.
• Brown the butter: Browned butter (cooled before using) adds a caramel-like depth to the blondies.

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I hope you love this gluten-free blondies recipe as much as we do. If you try it, please leave a comment or rating below—I’d love to hear from you!