Fudgy Gluten-Free Brownie Cookies with Shiny Crinkled Tops

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Soft and chewy gluten-free brownie cookies with rich chocolate flavor and glossy, cracked tops perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. This American-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, layers unsweetened cocoa powder, gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 18, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 18 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

The bakeware we’d bake this in → Best Bakeware Sets in 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until fully combined.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar until smooth and glossy. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is fully incorporated and shiny.
  3. Step 3: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined. Stir in 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  4. Step 4: Using a tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Lightly press each cookie down to flatten slightly.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the tops are shiny and cracked but the centers remain soft and fudgy. Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Related recipes