I remember the first time I tried making brownies with a splash of bourbon—it was a total game-changer.
There’s something about the warm kick of bourbon mingling with rich chocolate that feels like a cozy evening wrapped up in dessert form.
Plus, I’m all about keeping it gluten-free without sacrificing flavor, so I set out to create the ultimate fudgy bourbon brownies.
They’re loaded with real, fresh ingredients that you can grab from just about any U.S. grocery store. You don’t have to be a gluten-free pro to make these; just follow along and thank me later!
Pro Tips
- For extra gooey brownies, slightly underbake them by 2-3 minutes.
- Substitutions: No bourbon? Try dark rum or omit it entirely and add 2 tbsp of strong coffee instead.
- Want some crunch? Toss in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans.
- For a dairy-free version, swap out the butter for coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative.
Serving Suggestions
Dust the brownies with a bit of powdered sugar, or drizzle them with salted caramel for an extra indulgent touch. These brownies pair perfectly with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on the side.

Gluten-Free Bourbon Brownies
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Rich, fudgy brownies with a boozy bourbon twist, made gluten-free for everyone to enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (I like Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 8 oz dark chocolate chips or chopped bar (at least 70% cocoa for a deep flavor)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup good-quality bourbon (don’t skimp—this is the flavor hero!)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan. Line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler style). Stir gently until smooth. Let it cool for a few minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes thick and pale.
- Slowly add the slightly cooled chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Add the bourbon and vanilla extract. Give it a quick stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the gluten-free flour, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix—this keeps the brownies fudgy.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. This part’s tough, but trust me, it’s worth it!
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate and bourbon for the best flavor. Let brownies cool fully before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg