What could be better than a fudgy, chocolatey frosted brownie with bright, colorful sprinkles? These gluten free vegan chocolate frosted brownies are perfect for any celebration!
Getting in the kitchen and baking a batch of homemade brownies is kind of a cure-all. Having a crummy day, missing a dear friend, feeling anxious about the upcoming week or just needing some chocolate to wash all your cares away. No matter the reason, brownies always come to the rescue.
I may be bias, but these gluten free vegan chocolate frosted brownies really are the BEST brownies I have every had!! The combination of the gooey, fudgy brownies with the creamy chocolate frosting is magical. MAGICAL. The brownies are just the right texture. Baked to perfection, cooled and then smothered in a decadent chocolate frosting. I will warn you. That frosting is so good you’ll want to lick the bowl clean!
This is a dessert that you could bring to any party or gathering and would instantly be the favorite. I mean, who would be able to resist one of these frosted brownies, especially with those colorful sprinkles? The sprinkles are of course optional, but I think they are totally necessary. They make these gluten free vegan chocolate frosted brownies so fun and festive.
Say, “YES!” to brownies and give this recipe a try! With a scoop of dairy free ice cream, they really are the perfect homemade treat for any and every celebration.
- 1 cup, plus 3 tablespoons Sarah's gluten free flour blend
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup non-hydrogenated shortening {such as Nutiva}
- 1/4 cup dairy free chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup good quality cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dairy free chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup non-hydrogenated shortening
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4-5 tablespoons diary free coffee creamer or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- colorful sprinkles
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 9x13-inch* baking pan with parchment paper {for easy removal} or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sift together flour blend, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Melt together chocolate chips and shortening. Pour into large mixing bowl, along with cocoa powder. Stir until combined.
- Add sugar, warm water, maple syrup and vanilla to chocolate mixture. Mix well. Add flour mixture and stir until batter is smooth.
- Spread brownie batter into prepared baking pan. Bake 24-26 minutes or until crisp along edges and center is set.
- Cool brownies in pan on cooling rack. Place in refrigerator to completely chill.
- To prepare chocolate frosting, add 1/4 cup chocolate morsels and shortening in medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave on low, 30 second intervals, until chocolate is melted.
- Add cocoa powder and mix until combined. Stir in powdered sugar and coffee creamer. Frosting will thicken as it sits.
- Frost chilled brownies with chocolate frosting. Top with sprinkles. Slice and serve.
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