Mochi Brownies 

These blissfully chewy mochi brownies from Much Desserts blend the fudgy richness of chocolate with the stretchy, soft texture of butter mochi—the result is a decadent fusion dessert that’s naturally gluten-free and delightfully indulgent. Each bite offers deep chocolate flavor balanced by a crackly top and the signature chewiness from glutinous rice flour. Ideal for chocoholics craving something different, these brownies deliver satisfying richness with a springy texture. With simple ingredients and approachable steps, they're a perfect crowd-pleaser or special treat to make your baking stand out.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup (about 36 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  
  

• ½ cup dark chocolate, chopped
  
  

• 5 tbsp (about 70 g) unsalted butter
  
  

• ½ tsp vanilla extract
  
  

• 2 large eggs, room temperature
  
  

• 1½ cups (about 360 ml) whole milk
  
  

• 1½ cups (about 200 g) glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
  
  

• ¾ cup (about 150 g) granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 tsp baking powder
  
  

• ⅛ tsp salt
  
  

• Chocolate chunks for topping (to taste) 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 320 °F (160‑170 °C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate and butter together until smooth. Remove and let cool slightly.
   
   

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and vanilla until combined. Stir in the whole milk.
   
   

4. Gradually pour the slightly cooled chocolate‑butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.
   
   

5. In another bowl, sift together the glutinous rice flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar; mix to combine.
   
   

6. Add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and lump‑free.
   
   

7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, optionally sifting as you go to catch lumps. Sprinkle chocolate chunks over the top.
   
   

8. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   
   

9. Cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cooled, slice into squares and serve.
   
   

Nutrients (per brownie, for ~8 servings)

(approximate estimates based on ingredient amounts)

• Calories: ~300‑350 kcal
  
  

• Fat: ~18 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~40 g
  
  

• Protein: ~5 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~28 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~50 mg