Decadent Chocolate Cookie Bars with Dairy-Free Filling and Frosting: A Healthy Indulgence for Every Sweet Tooth
Indulge in these decadent chocolate cookie bars with dairy-free filling and frosting—perfect for gluten-free diets
Ingredients
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- For the Cookie:
- 2 cupsalmond flour
- 2 tablespoonscoconut flour
- ½ cupcacao powder
- ¼ teaspoonsalt
- ⅓ cupmaple syrup
- ⅓ cupmelted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- For the Filling:
- ¾ cupdairy-free chocolate chips
- ¼ cupfull-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- ½ cupdairy-free chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoonscashew butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- Begin by preparing the filling. In a small saucepan, combine the dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut milk. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until fully melted and smooth. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
- For the cookie layer, in a medium bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, cacao powder, and salt. Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until the dough comes together.
- Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread the cooled chocolate filling evenly over the dough. Then, place the remaining cookie dough on top of the filling. A simple method is to press the dough on wax paper to the size of the pan, then flip it over onto the filling. Gently press any edges that may separate.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until firm. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- To prepare the frosting, combine dairy-free chocolate chips and cashew butter in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring constantly until smooth. Once ready, pour the frosting over the cooled cookie bars. Optionally, add sprinkles for decoration.
- Place the bars in the refrigerator to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Details: These chocolate cookie bars feature a rich, dairy-free filling and smooth frosting, making them an irresistible treat for those following dairy-free and gluten-free diets. Perfect for a special dessert or a sweet snack.