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Easter Cookie Squares

Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 9 Squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Australian, British, European
Calories: 376

Ingredients
  

  • 110 grams Butter
  • 100 grams Light brown sugar
  • 80 grams White caster sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Xanthan gum
  • 2.5 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 127 grams Plain gluten-free flour
  • Pinch Salt
  • 110 grams Milk chocolate chips Dairy-free
  • 100 grams Vegan mini eggs Recommendation: Doisy and Dam good eggs ('may contain' warning for gluten)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Mixing spoon
  • Brownie baking tray (9" x 9")
  • Greaseproof Paper
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Microwave
  • Sieve
  • Spatula
  • Knife (to portion)

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 175°C (fan)
  2. Sieve the flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda into a large mixing bowl
  3. Add in the chocolate chips and 3/4 of the mini eggs to the bowl containing the flour mixture and place to one side
  4. In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter in the microwave using short bursts of heating
  5. Add the sugar to the bowl with the melted butter and mix until combined
  6. Add the egg, oil, salt and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mix and whisk in until combined
  7. Little by little, fold in the flour mixture into the bowl with the eggs, butter and sugar
  8. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and pour in the batter, evening out with a spatula
  9. Bake for approximately 20 minutes
  10. Quickly add the remaining 1/4 of the mini eggs to the top of the part-baked squares and press down gently
  11. Bake for a further 8-12 minutes (28-32 minutes total) until the top is soft but baked
  12. Remove from the oven and leave to completely cool in the brownie tray (~ 30 minutes) before cutting
  13. Cut into 9 equal squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • Baked squares storage: suitable for home freezing for up to 3 months or in an air-tight container for up to 10 days in the fridge
  • Raw dough will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days or in the freezer for 3 month