Gluten-Free Brownie Sandwich Cookies with Salted Caramel Creme Filling

Enjoy these rich, gluten-free brownie sandwich cookies that are filled with a delicious salted caramel creme. Great for satisfying your sweet tooth without having gluten.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup dairy-free butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup dairy-free caramel sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt

Add melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined

Fold in chocolate chips

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly

Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let cool completely

In another bowl, beat dairy-free butter until creamy

Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy

Mix in dairy-free caramel sauce and sea salt until well combined

Spread a generous amount of the caramel creme filling onto the bottom side of half of the cookies

Top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches

Optional: drizzle with additional caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt for garnish

Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set