Brownie Cookie Bars (Brookies, Gluten Free, Paleo)

caitlinbrae — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:13:00 +0000

Brownie cookie bars aka brookies! These brookies are super fudgy, moist and absolutely delicious! They are made from a mixture of almond flour and coconut flour making them gluten free and paleo friendly.

Brownie? Cookie? Brookie!

These fun treats have a bottom fudgy brownie layer and they are topped with a soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie layer. These brookies are paleo friendly, gluten free and can be made dairy free. These brownie cookie bars do not disappoint!

Ingredients needed for this brookies recipe

You will need the below ingredients to these delicious brookies.

Coconut oil OR butter can be used.

Chocolate chips add a rich chocolate flavor

Eggs will help bind all the ingredients together

Coconut sugar adds an all natural sweetness

Almond flour is the main flour used in this recipe

Cocoa powder will also add a rich chocolate flavor

Baking powder is the leavening agent used

Lastly, just pinch of salt to help enhance the flavor

Why you’ll love this recipe

You’re going to love these brownie cookie bars! Not only are they so easy to make but they also make the best gluten free dessert. They are a fun and tasty treat with delicious layers of chocolate and cookie dough.

They are naturally gluten free and grain free.

This recipe uses wholesome ingredients like blanched almond flour.

They are freezer friendly so you’ll always have a tasty treat on hand.

The brownie layer is rich and fudgy.

The top cookie layer is chewy and loaded with chocolate chips.

How to make these gluten free brookies

This recipe requires two steps. First, you will want to prep your brownie batter and pour it into an 8×8 baking dish. Then, you’ll make your cookie batter and scoop it on top of the brownie batter.

STEP 1

Firstly, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8×8 baking dish.

STEP 2

Make the brownie layer. In a medium/large bowl melt the coconut oil OR butter with the chocolate chips. Mix to combine and let it cool for about a minute.

STEP 3

Stir in eggs and and the coconut sugar.

STEP 4

Then, stir in the dry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.

STEP 5

Pour the batter into the baking dish. Set aside.

And to top things off we will make the cookie layer! Gather your cookie layer ingredients.

STEP 1

Firstly, whisk together the wet ingredients: coconut sugar, egg, and coconut oil OR butter in a large bowl.

STEP 2

Fold in the dry ingredients: almond flour, baking soda and salt. Mix to combine.

STEP 3

Add in the chocolate chips. Mix until combined.

STEP 4

Time to add the cookie dough to the brownie layer. Scoop the cookie dough on top of the brownie batter in an even layer. Press down if necessary.

STEP 5

Bake! Bake these brownie cookie bars for 35-40 minutes.

STEP 6

Lastly, let them cool. Let the brookies cool slightly before cutting.

Once completely cooled, you can cut and store your brookies in the fridge or freezer.

These brownie cookie bars are really nice enjoyed chilled! So, you can keep them in the freezer. When you are ready to enjoy one (or more), remove them from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for a minute or two. Then enjoy!

My brother ate three of these brookies (in one sitting) straight out of the freezer – ha! You can say he loved them. If you don’t like chilled desserts you can definitely store these in the fridge for up to a week or keep at room temperature for two days.

Substitutes and variations

Butter or coconut oil. Both of these baking fats work well in this recipe. if you’re using coconut oil, make sure to use refined coconut oil as it is neutral in taste and smell.

Sugar. This recipe calls for coconut sugar. But feel free to use white sugar or some brown sugar.

Almond flour vs almond meal. For this recipe make sure you use a finely ground blanched almond flour! There are a few differences between almond flour and almond meal. Almond meal is made from raw, unpeeled almonds and almond flour is made from blanched, peeled almonds.

Baking with almond flour

Baking with almond flour is relatively simple! It is used as a gluten free flour in many baked goods and recipes. Since it is lighter in weight and has a different consistency than regular flour it can not be replaced 1:1 for traditional flour. Almond flour has a slight nutty flavor so it adds a nice flavor profile to baked goods.

Also, make sure to use finely ground almond flour! If you use a grainy almond flour it will mess with the texture integrity.

There are some benefits to baking with almond flour as well since it is only made with one ingredient: ground almonds! Some almond flour benefits include: healthy fats, rich in antioxidants, and vitamin E.

Did you make these healthy fudgy brownies?

If you make these brookies, please leave a rating a review below! I would love to hear how you like them. You can also find and follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for some more recipe inspiration.

If you love these brookies, definitely try some of my other cookie and brownie recipes below!

Gluten Free Marshmallow Brownies (with almond flour)

The Best Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies

Healthy Applesauce Brownies

The Best Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)

Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Butter