Passover Brownies are amazingly rich and chocolaty. These flourless treats are easy to make in under an hour with just a handful of simple ingredients.
Why you'll love this recipe
These gluten free fudge brownies are soft and chewy with lots of rich chocolate flavor from both cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
I went with a chocolate-mint twist for these brownies using chocolate mint patties. Some candy is chopped and mixed into the batter and additional candy bits are sprinkled on top.
This recipe is very adaptable. Substitute the peanut butter with any nut/seed butter of your choice. Mix in candy or nut or enjy the brownies plain.
These gluten free fudge brownies are truly so chewy and chocolaty, you will want to make them all year. Forget flour in brownies. You won't miss it.
Ingredients
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, chocolate chips, and nut butter at 50% power for 2 minutes. Stir to combine.
- Add the sugar, eggs, cocoa, and vanilla and stir until smooth.
- Spread evenly in a foil line pan lightly coated with cooking spray.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out dry. Allow to cool completely in the pan. Once cool, lift out of the pan using the overhanging foil.
- For decorating : In a microwave safe bowl, melt ¾ cup of chocolate at 50% power for 1 ½ minutes. Stir until completely smooth. Stir in 1 chopped peppermint patty until melted. Immediately spread over cooled brownies. For easier cutting and less cracking, slice the brownies before the chocolate hardens completely.
- For the drizzle, place ¼ cup of chopped chocolate or chocolate chips in a disposable piping bag or zip lock bag. Microwave at 50% power until melted (about 1 minute). Cut off the bottom tip and pipe zigzags over each brownie, sprinkling chopped peppermint patty immediately after drizzling each bar.
Storage
Store at room temperature in an airtight container or zip lock bag for up to 1 week.
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Tips and variations
- This recipe calls for a half cup of nut butter. I used either peanut butter or almond butter, however any nut or seed butter can be used.
- Peanut butter provides a subtle flavor in the ultra chocolate batter. The flavor stands out a bit more over time.
- If a more nutty taste is desired, add chopped nuts to the batter and sprinkle on top.
- I used almond butter for a Passover version, and the almond flavor was hard to Additional almond flavor can be added with a teaspoon of almond extract, almonds in the batter and sprinkled on top.
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Passover Brownies (Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
- ½ cup almond or peanut butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
- ¼ cup chopped nuts or chopped chocolate
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line an 8x8 inch pan with foil and grease with nonstick spray.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, chocolate chips, and nut butter at 50% power for 2 minutes. Stir to combine. If not completely smooth, return to the microwave for 20 second intervals until completely melted.
- Add the sugar, eggs, cocoa, and vanilla and stir until smooth.
- Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out dry. A few crumbs are fine.Allow to cool completely in the pan. Once cool, lift out of the pan using the overhanging foil.
Decorative topping (optional)
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt ¾ cup of chocolate at 50% power for 1 ½ minutes. Stir until completely smooth.
- For easier cutting and less cracking, slice the brownies before adding the chocolate drizzle.
- For the drizzle, place ¼ cup of chopped chocolate or chocolate chips in a disposable piping bag or zip lock bag. Microwave at 50% power until melted (about 1 minute). Cut off the bottom tip and pipe zigzags over each brownie.
- Top with a sprinkling of chopped nuts or chopped chocolate immediately after drizzling each bar.
- Store the brownies at room temperature in an airtight container or zip lock bag for up to 1 week.
Notes
- I used almond butter for a Passover version, and the almond flavor was very mild. Additional almond flavor can be added with a teaspoon of almond extract, almonds in the batter and sprinkled on top.
- The recipe calls for a half cup of nut butter. Any nut or seed butter can be used.
- Peanut butter provides only a mild flavor in theultra chocolate batter, which becomes slightly more pronounced over time.
- If a more nutty taste is desired, add chopped nuts to the batter and sprinkle them on top.
Nutrition
First Published: April 7, 2016. Last Updated: March 28, 2023. Updated for additional information and better reader experience.
Rena Tropper
I came across this recipe and would love to try it !
Can these be frozen?
Wendy Sondov
Hi Rena! The brownies can absolutely be frozen! Enjoy!
April J Harris
Hi Wendy! I'm featuring these delicious brownies, perfect for Passover, at the Hearth and Soul Link Party this week! Thank you for sharing them, and hope to 'see' you there!
Cristina at Ava's Alphabet
Oh, my! I need one of these right now. They look decadent! Pinned and sharing. Thank you for joining us at Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party. I hope you will join our next party starting Sunday at noon EST.
The Monday Box
Thank you, Cristina! These brownies are both super easy to make and slightly decadent. A dangerous combination! 😉
Smiling Notes
I'm totally going to try this out! Looks Simple, fun and not to mention - delicious! Thanks a lot for joining us at the family joy blog link up party! Pinned 🙂
April J Harris
Just reading this post made my mouth water, Wendy, let alone looking at the photos! What a rich, luscious treat your Flourless Passover Fudge Brownies are. I can't wait to give this recipe a try! Sharing later today on the Hearth and Soul Facebook page and scheduled to pin. Thank you so much for being a part of Hearth and Soul. Hope to 'see' you at the party later today 🙂 Wishing you and your family a wonderful Passover.
Patty
These look yummy compared to another flourless recipe I tried. I may have to try this type of recipe again!
The Monday Box
Thanks, Patty! The peanut butter makes these brownies very fudgy. You won't believe there is no flour in them! 🙂
Karly
These look amazing! Thanks for linkin' up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Sara
These look AMAZING! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I've got my brownie-aholic sitting right by me telling me I have to make these, haha.
Denise
I've not tried flourless brownies, but these look amazing. I will have to try making some.
Julie Christiansen
I'm partial to fudgy-like brownies, so this looks perfect! Pinned!
Miz Helen
Your Fudge Brownies are calling my name! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Angie
These chocolate flourless brownies look so god. I've saved this recipe. Can't wait to try them.
Angie
Oops! They look so GOOD! 🙂
The Monday Box
The typo only reflects the importance of chocolate in our lives! 🙂
The Monday Box
Thanks. Angie! I hope you enjoy them. The brownies are ultra fudgy!
Ashley
Oh gosh I always feel that way when I'm home at my parent's house baking for christmas! My mom and sister are gluten free but the rest of the family isn't (so I always feel bad at all the treats they can't have!). Although I do bake for them too 🙂 These brownies look so fudgy and fantastic!
Tricia
I love flourless chocolate cake so I know I would love this too. The addition of nut butters is fascinating - I bet it is tasty! These look wonderfully dense and moist - a must try! Have a lovely weekend!
Monica
My favorite brownies are near flourless anyway so I'm totally behind this. These brownies look so moist and fabulous and the mint flavoring is always a big hit at my house. The use of the nut butter is so interesting, too...I love learning about that. Hope your daughter got to enjoy a big share of these! I'm sure your other creations using this base recipe will be amazing.
The Monday Box
Thanks, Monica! The almond butter is quite neutral in these brownies, so in addition to being a Passover friendly alternative to peanut butter, it allows for other flavor combos like chocolate-mint. I bet your favorite hazelnut would be great with this recipe too!