Triple Chocolate Decadence Brownie-Cookies

Yes, these really are gluten-free and egg-free. If you opt for dairy-free chocolate pieces, they are vegan/dairy-free as well. Too good to be true. We know.

Ingredients

In the Vitamix

• 2 tbsp golden flax
• ¼ cup warm warm water
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
• ¾ cup applesauce
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp Kahlua

Dry Ingredients

• ¾ cup Authentic (superfine) brown rice flour
• ¾ cup tapioca starch
• ¾ cup almond flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup white sugar or equivalent sweetener
• 1 tbsp fine coffee grounds
• pinch of salt
• ¼ cup chocolate chips or baking chocolate, melted

Mix-ins

• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup macadamia nut pieces (optional, may be substituted with pecans or other preferred nut)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325. Grease a baking sheet for cookies, or a square glass pan for brownies.

Soak flax in warm water for at least ten minutes. Combine in Vitamix with oils, applesauce, vanilla, and Kahlua. In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients, then stir in melted chocolate. Add chocolate chips and nuts if desired and stir. If making brownies, pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-45 minutes, or until puffed and spongy. If making cookies, shape into 2" balls and flatten slightly on sheet; bake for 15 minutes. Top will crack slightly but inside should still be moist.