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Have you ever had a sweet tooth strike, but you can't decide what to make for dessert? Chocolate chip cookies are always a winner, but a soft gooey brownie sure does sound good. What if you could make both at once? Hello, gluten free brookie bars.
If you've never had a brookie, it's a layer of brownies covered with a layer of chocolate chip cookies. It's baked all in one pan. Half brownie, half chocolate chip cookie makes one whole delicious dessert! I just know these gluten-free brookies will be one of your new favorite desserts.
Ingredient Notes
These delicious brookies are made with simple ingredients that can be found in most grocery stores. Ā The recipe is both gluten free and dairy free as written.
For the bottom layer:
- Allergen Free Dark Chocolate Chips - I typically use either Enjoy Life brand or Nestle Allergen Free chocolate chips in my desserts. Ā You can use your favorite brand!Ā
- Baking Chocolate - Using melted chocolate instead of cocoa powder makes really fudgy brownies. Ā Use the best quality of allergen free baking chocolate you can. Ā I typically use Scharffenberger baking bars. Ā
- Vegan Butter - I prefer Miyokos or Country Crock Plant butter for my baking. Ā You can use your favorite stick-style vegan butter here. Ā If you're not dairy free, use regular butter in the same measure. Ā Because the butter will be melted, vegetable oil or melted coconut oil would also work fine.Ā
- Eggs - Eggs are a critical component of this brownie recipe. I have not tried it with an egg replacement and I wouldn't suggest it. Ā You could however improvise this recipe using your favorite vegan brownie as the base.
- Gluten-Free Flour Blend - I used Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten free flour for this recipe. Ā You can use the flour blend of your choice, but the results may vary. Ā As always, you will have the best outcome by weighing your flour since all gluten free flour blends are different.
For the top layer:
- Vegan Butter - For the chocolate chip cookie layer, you definitely need to use softened butter - either your favorite stick-style vegan butter or regular unsalted butter if you're not dairy free.
- Granulated Sugar & Light Brown Sugar - A combination of two types of sugar provides the delicious molasses flavor and softness of brown sugar with the crispy, chewy texture of white sugar. Ā In my opinion, that's the perfect combo for a chocolate chip cookie.
See the recipe card below for full ingredient list with measurements.
How to make gluten-free brookie bars
- Step 1: Prepare the brownie batter as indicated in the recipe.
- Step 2: Partially bake the brownies. Ā While they are baking, prepare the cookie batter.
- Step 3: Remove the brownies from the oven and working quickly dot the top with chocolate chip cookie dough. I use two spoons to make cookie doughĀ blobs. Don't worry it will spread out in the oven.
- Step 4: Continue baking until both brownies and cookies are done.
Storage
Leftover brookie bars should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.Ā They will stay soft and chewy for about 4 days.
More chocolate chip cookie recipes to try:
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Recipe
Gluten Free Brookie Bars
Ingredients
For the brownie layer
- Ā½ Cup Allergen Free Chocolate Chips
- 3 ounces Dark Chocolate Baking Chocolate roughly chopped
- Ā½ Cup Vegan Butter
- ā Cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend (98 grams) I use Bob's Red Mill
- 1 Cup Sugar
- Ā½ teaspoon Salt
- 3 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
For the cookie layer
- Ā½ Cup Vegan Butter
- Ā½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
- Ā¼ Cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- Ā¾ teaspoon Salt
- Ā¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Ā¼ Cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend (185 grams)
- 1 Cup Allergen Free Chocolate Chips
Instructions
For the brownie layer
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the chocolate chips, chopped chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 2-3 minutes until melted. Set aside to cool before adding it to your batter.Ā½ Cup Allergen Free Chocolate Chips, 3 ounces Dark Chocolate Baking Chocolate, Ā½ Cup Vegan Butter
- In a large bowl, combine gluten free flour, salt and sugar. Whisk together.1 Cup Sugar, ā Cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend, Ā½ teaspoon Salt
- Beat the eggs and add to your dry mixture.3 Eggs
- Add the vanilla and melted chocolate. Fold together or whisk until smooth and shiny.1 teaspoon Vanilla
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and partially bake for 10 minutes.
For the cookie layer
- While the brownies are baking, prepared your cookie dough.
- Combine brown sugar, sugar and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until lighter in color.Ā½ Cup Vegan Butter, Ā½ Cup Light Brown Sugar, Ā¼ Cup Sugar
- Add the vanilla and egg and beat for another 60 seconds.1 Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- Add the flour, salt and baking soda. Mix on low speed until just combined.Ā¾ teaspoon Salt, 1 Ā¼ Cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend, Ā¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- Fold in the chocolate chips by hand with a spatula.1 Cup Allergen Free Chocolate Chips
- After the brownies have partially baked for 10 minutes, remove from the oven and work quickly to add the cookie layer.
- Use two spoons to scoop blobs of cookie dough and drop them on top of the brownie batter. Don't worry about spreading it out, it will spread when it bakes.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake another 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Check for done with a toothpick inserted in the center. The toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.
Notes
Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.
Christine Savinelli says
Made these for a Mother's day get together today & everyone liked them. I definitely will make these again. They are so yummy!š
I love to hear this! Aren't they delicious? š
Leigh says
These are amazing and so easy to make! Iām on my second batch. Thanks for such great gluten free recipes.