These are the best ever gluten-free Brookies recipe. Fudgy brownie based topped with a chocolate chip cookie layer and these are made with all gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients.gluten-free brookies

I first had a “brookie” when I was in college. For those of you scratching your head questioning what that even means, not to worry – it is a name for a brownie and cookie layered bar. Think fudgey brownie bottom layer topped with a chocolate chip cookie. It is a double whammy of straight up dessert heaven.

These rookies are rich, fudgy, delicious and made with all gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients. Not to mention they are also refined sugar free and still taste just as damn good as a classic brookie.

I love how easy these are to make. They blend both of my favorite desserts into one and they’re what to make when you can’t decide between a rich and fudgy brownie recipe and a classic chocolate chip cookie.

These brownie and cookie bars are one of my favorite recipes of all time. And they are one of my first desserts I ever shared here on my website. They’re rich, made with just a few ingredients and they are a crowd pleasure for any occasion. Or for me just a random Wednesday night when I am craving something sweet and decadent tasting like this.

I cannot wait for you guys to try these gluten-free brookies. Even if you aren’t gluten-free, they are still SO good!!

These healthier “brookies” are absolutely life changing. Keep me posted if you make them.

What ingredients are in gluten-free brookies:

  • Creamy nut butter or seed butter – needs to be creamy and oily! I love using peanut butter (duh) but really almond butter, tahini, anything creamy works
  • Maple syrup – I haven’t tried another sub but honey would work too
  • Coconut sugar – or do half cane sugar half brown sugar
  • Egg – you can use flax egg if you prefer
  • Cacao powder – I haven’t tried with cocoa powder, only cacao powder
  • Avocado oil – or melted coconut oil, melted butter or even olive oil
  • Almond flour – I haven’t tried another sub. Do not use coconut flour for this!
  • Chocolate chips – can be dark chocolate, milk chocolate or semi-sweet

How to make these gluten-free brookies:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and grease well
  2. Mix together the nut butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, egg and vanilla
  3. Mix in the cacao powder and baking soda until well combined (it will be thick!)
  4. Add batter to baking dish and spread across
  5. Begin making cookie layer but wiping out the large bowl from brownie batter and mix together the egg, oil, coconut sugar and vanilla extract
  6. Mix in the almond flour and baking soda then fold in dark chocolate chips
  7. Spread cookie dough on top of the brownie layer then bake in oven for 20 minutes or until the top of the chocolate chip cookie layer starts to golden a bit then cover with foil and bake for 5-10 more minutes
  8. Allow the bars to cool completely then slice and enjoy!

FAQs and tips on making brookie bars:

  • Make sure to line and grease the baking dish so the brookies can be removed easily! You don’t want them to stick to the pan.
  • Allow the brookies to cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from the dish. If you prefer to just slice from the baking dish while warm, that’s fine but they my fall apart.
  • Feel free to switch up the mix-in’s here! Add chopped walnuts, white chocolate, sprinkles, anything else you are craving.
  • I love warming these brookies up in the microwave and serving with a scoop of ice cream for a brownie a la mode type action.
  • Please sub at your own risk. I cannot guarantee that these will turn out if you try substituting ingredients that aren’t listed.
  • What is a brookie? A brownie base with a chocolate chip cookie layer on top!

A few other delicious gluten-free desserts to try:

5-ingredient Brownie Batter Bark (gluten-free)

The BEST Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (gluten-free)

The Ultimate Brownie Trifle (gluten-free)

Gluten-free Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie with Caramel

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These are the best ever Brookies recipe. Fudgy brownie based topped with a chocolate chip cookie layer and these are made with all gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins

Yield: 9 bars 1x

Ingredients

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Brownie Layer:

  • 1 cup creamy nut butter or seed butter (needs to be creamy and oily!!)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer:

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and grease well
  2. Mix together the nut butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, egg and vanilla
  3. Mix in the cacao powder and baking soda until well combined (it will be thick!)
  4. Add batter to baking dish and spread across
  5. Begin making cookie layer but wiping out the large bowl from brownie batter and mix together the egg, oil, coconut sugar and vanilla extract
  6. Mix in the almond flour and baking soda then fold in dark chocolate chips
  7. Spread cookie dough on top of the brownie layer then bake in oven for 20 minutes or until the top of the chocolate chip cookie layer starts to golden a bit then cover with foil and bake for 5-10 more minutes
  8. Allow the bars to cool completely then slice and enjoy!

Notes

*Store leftovers on container in airtight container or freeze for up to 2 months

  • Author: Rachel

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