Gluten-Free Cosmic Brownies (Dairy-Free)

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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 25mins
Serves or Makes: 16

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Brownies

ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Watkins Organic Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour, or cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Frosting

ingredients

  • 1 cup full fat canned coconut milk, the hardened part from the top of 2 cans
  • 1 1/2 cups dairy-free chocolate chips
  • Watkins Rainbow Decorating Sprinkles

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, spray the parchment with nonstick cooking spray.

  • Step 2

    In a small bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, and tapioca flour. Set aside.

  • Step 3

    Melt coconut oil in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Stir in chocolate chips until completely smooth and creamy. If needed, microwave the coconut oil and chocolate mixture for 10 seconds to fully melt. Let cool slightly.

  • Step 4

    In a stand mixer, fitted with the whip attachment. Whip together the coconut sugar, vanilla and eggs for 2 minutes on high, until light and frothy.

  • Step 5

    Add melted chocolate mixture to stand mixer. Mix on low until combined. Scraping down the bowl periodically.

  • Step 6

    Remove the bowl from the stand mixer. Fold in the cocoa powder, tapioca flour and salt until no streaks of flour remain.

  • Step 7

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Then remove the pan from the oven and bang on the countertop to release air bubbles.

  • Step 8

    Return the pan to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 more minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting them.

  • Step 9

    While brownies are baking, make the frosting. Open up coconut milk cans. Scoop out the hardened part on top and set aside or discard liquid on bottom of cans.

  • Step 10

    Melt the coconut solids in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.. Add in chocolate chips. Melt in 30 second increments, stopping to stir until completely smooth and creamy.

  • Step 11

    Place the bowl in the fridge. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

  • Step 12

    After chilling, remove the bowl from the fridge. Use a hand mixer to whip frosting until light and fluffy.

  • Step 13

    Once brownies are cooled, carefully frost them. Decorate the top with Watkins rainbow sprinkles.

  • Step 14

    If desired, place brownies back into the fridge until ready to serve.