Easy Gluten Free Butterscotch Brownies

If you love butterscotch, you are in for a treat with these decadent gluten free butterscotch brownies. They are full of browned butter and brown sugar flavor goodness! Add in chips or make them plain. Either way, these chewy brownies are amazing.

I have been posting some fun flavors of gluten free brownies recently, and I love all of the reader comments asking for more flavors. These gluten free butterscotch brownies were a big hit with my family and a few neighbors I recruited to help me taste test.

Check out all of my delicious flavors of gluten free brownies for more baking fun! You can also make these into Gluten Free Cheesecake Brownie Bars!

These are the best brownies I have ever made!! This is a winner. I did not change anything in the recipe. Thanks!!!!"

Charlet S.

Why These Gluten Free Butterscotch Brownies Are so Great:

1. These gluten free browned butter brownies are full of delicious butterscotch flavor. You can add butterscotch chips for even more!
2. You can make this recipe in about 30 minutes!
3. Butterscotch brownies are perfect for bake sales!
4. Serve them with a scoop of ice cream, and top them with my homemade Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce for a fun dessert!

Ingredient Notes:

• Gluten free flour blend - I tested this recipe using Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend, Pillsbury Gluten Free Flour Blend and King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours, and I can not guarantee the recipe will work if you use other mixes.
• Xanthan Gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add one teaspoon.
• Butter - Use unsalted. As much as I wish I had success making this dairy-free, vegan/dairy-free butter doesn't brown and taste the same as real butter.
• Eggs - For this recipe, I used size extra large eggs.
• Vanilla extract - I recommend pure vanilla extract. Imitation doesn't taste as good in this recipe.

Step By Step Directions and Photos:

Step 1: In a large bowl, add your gluten free flour blend, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and sea salt. Use a whisk to blend them together.

To measure your gluten free flour, I recommend using either the spoon method or leveling method.

Spoon Method: You can also use a spoon to fill the measuring cup. Use a knife to level along the top to remove the extra flour.

Leveling Method: Put the measuring scoop into the flour and fill. Do not pack the flour. Use a knife to scrape along the top to remove the extra flour.

Step 2: Add your butter to a small saucepan. Cook on low heat for 5-9 minutes until your butter is a golden brown color. Set it aside to cool for 10 minutes. You don't want the butter too hot, or it will cook the eggs.

HINT: The length of time to brown the butter will depend on the size of pot you use.

Step 3: In a small mixing bowl, add the brown butter, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk to blend them. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix well.

Note: You can use a standing mixer as well. You would want to add the wet ingredients to the mixer bowl, then gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix with a paddle attachment on low speed. Gradually increase the speed to medium until the ingredients are blended.

Step 4: this is what your brownie batter will look like.

Step 5: Spread the brownie batter in an 8x8 pan for thicker brownies or a 9x13 pan for thinner brownies. Either grease the pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 6: Bake the brownies at 350º F for 18-22 minutes. The shorter bake time is if you want the butterscotch blondies to have a gooey center.

Variations:

• As I mentioned above, adding butterscotch or chocolate chips takes these brown butter blondies to a whole new level!
• Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
• Top them with vanilla frosting!

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

You may also love these minty Gluten Free Peppermint Brownies!

More Gluten Free Brownie Recipes:

• Paleo Brownies - Complete with hidden veggies and no refined sugar.
• Gluten Free Lemon Brownies - For my lemon lovers.
• Traditional Gluten Free Brownies - One of the most popular!
• Gluten Free White Chocolate Brownies
• Easy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blondies

Recipe

Gluten Free Butterscotch Brownies

Sandi Gaertner

Easy to make chewy gluten free butterscotch brownies

4.80 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 16 brownies

Calories 229 kcal

Equipment

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  Mixing bowls
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  8x8 pan

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 cups gluten free flour blend * see note
• ▢ ¾ cup brown sugar
• ▢ ½ cup sugar
• ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ▢ 1 cup butter unsalted
• ▢ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 3 eggs size extra large
• ▢ ½ cup Optional: chocolate or butterscotch chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350º F.
• In a large bowl, add your gluten free flour blend, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and sea salt. Use a whisk to blend them together.
• Add your butter to a small saucepan. Cook on low heat for 5-9 minutes until your butter is a golden brown color. Set it aside to cool for 10 minutes. You don't want the butter too hot or it will cook the eggs.
• In a small mixing bowl, add the brown butter, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk to blend them. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix well.
• Note: You can use a standing mixer as well. You would want to add the wet ingredients to the mixer bowl, then gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix with a paddle attachment on low speed. Gradually increase the speed to medium until the ingredients are blended.
• Spread the brownie batter in an 8x8 pan for thicker brownies or a 9x13 pan for thinner brownies. Either grease the pan or line it with parchment paper.
• Bake the brownies at 350º F for 18-22 minutes. The shorter bake time is if you want the butterscotch blondies to have a gooey center.
• Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool on a wire cooling rack.

Notes

1. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
2. Xanthan Gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
3. These brownies will keep for up to 4 days in an air-tight container or for up to 4 months in the freezer.

To measure your gluten free flour, I recommend using either the spoon method or leveling method.

Spoon Method: You can also use a spoon to fill the measuring cup. Use a knife to level along the top to remove the extra flour.

Leveling Method: Put the measuring scoop into the flour and fill. Do not pack the flour. Use a knife to scrape along the top to remove the extra flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 262mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 399IUCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg

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This post was updated from an older June 2015 post with more details and easier-to-follow directions.