Grain-Free Gingerbread Brookies
Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Nut-Free, Dairy-Free
Recipe by Whisk me Free
The colder weather makes us want to bake up something nice and toasty. With just a small touch of molasses and some warming spices, Whisk me Free has transformed classic brookies into something a little more winter-inspired! These brookies hold the essence of both cakey and cookie forms of gingerbread, yet they're much much easier thanks to our grain-free baking mixes! Now you can enjoy the flavors of gingerbread without any of the grains, gluten, or chilling, rolling, & cutting. Better yet, this recipe is also dairy-free if you use a dark or vegan chocolate chips!
Ingredients
Cookie layer:
- ½ bag Otto’s Naturals Grain-Free Ultimate Cookie Mix
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup oil
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Brownie Layer:
- ½ bag Otto’s Naturals Grain-Free Brownie Mix (Classic or Paleo)
- ½ Tablespoon molasses
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup oil
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1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Line a 6-inch* square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make the cookie layer by mixing the cookie mix, applesauce, and oil until it comes together in a dough. Mix in the chocolate chips. Set aside.
- Make the brownie layer by mixing the brownie mix, egg, oil, molasses, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Evenly distribute the cookie dough layer on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Once cooled, slice and enjoy!
*NOTE: If you don't have a 6-inch baking pan, you can double the recipe and bake it in a square 8-inch or 9-inch pan. An 8-inch pan may result in thicker brookies (and a longer bake time) than the original recipe, and a 9-inch pan may result in thinner brookies (and a shorter bake time) than pictured.
What is gingerbread?
Though gingerbread is mostly known as crisp, frosted molasses-ginger cookies in the USA, there are actually many forms of gingerbread! From English biscuits, to even thinner & crispier cookies, to cakes, to loaves, there are many types of gingerbread desserts out there! The molasses adds a nice smoky, rich dark caramel flavor and color, which is one of the iconic parts about gingerbread!
