🍫 Gluten-Free Hot Cocoa Mix Brownies

✅ Makes an 8×8 pan

⏱ Prep: 10 min | Bake: 22–28 min

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Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum included)

• ½ cup hot cocoa mix (regular or dark)

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp salt

• Optional add-ins:

  • ½ cup chocolate chips

  • ¼ cup chopped nuts

  • A pinch of instant coffee (boosts chocolate flavor)

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Instructions

1. Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Line an 8×8” baking pan with parchment or grease lightly.

2. Mix dry ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

• Gluten-free flour

• Hot cocoa mix

• Unsweetened cocoa powder

• Salt

3. Mix wet ingredients

In a separate bowl:

• Beat eggs

• Add melted butter

• Stir in sugar + vanilla

4. Combine

• Add dry mixture to the wet ingredients.

• Stir until just combined (GF batter gets gummy if overmixed).

• Fold in chocolate chips if using.

5. Bake

• Spread batter into the pan.

• Bake 22–28 minutes.

  • For fudgy brownies: pull them out when the center is slightly soft.

  • For cakier brownies: bake closer to 28 minutes.

6. Cool completely

Gluten-free brownies firm up as they cool. Slice after 20–30 minutes.

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