Vickys Christmas Brownies, GF DF EF SF NF

Vickys Christmas Brownies, GF DF EF SF NF

Source : Preheat The Oven To Gas 4 / 180c / 350f And Line An 8 X 8 Inch Square Tin With Parchment Papermix The Flour Xanthan Gum Brown Sugar Cocoa Powder Spi...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : December 5, 2025

Step:

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 4 / 180C / 350F and line an 8 x 8 inch square tin with parchment paper

  2. Mix the flour, xanthan gum, brown sugar, cocoa powder, spices, baking powder and bicarb together in a large bowl

    Vickys Christmas Brownies, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 2 photo

  3. Stir in the applesauce, coconut milk, oil and vanilla to form a thick batter

    Vickys Christmas Brownies, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 3 photo

  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and mincemeat

    Vickys Christmas Brownies, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 4 photo

  5. Spoon the batter into the tin and spread out. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until firm to the touch and pulling away from the sides of the tin. Don't overbake as they'll go stale quicker

    Vickys Christmas Brownies, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 5 photo

  6. Remove from the tin and leave to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 16 squares

    Vickys Christmas Brownies, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 6 photo

  7. Dust with some icing sugar or ice with a thin glaze

    Vickys Christmas Brownies, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 7 photo

  8. Or cut into triangles, pipe on green icing and add some sprinkles you've got little Christmas trees

    Vickys Christmas Brownies, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 8 photo

Ingredients

  1. 140 g plain / gluten-free flour
  2. 1/8 tsp xanthan gum if using GF flour
  3. 250 g light brown sugar
  4. 100 g cocoa powder
  5. 1/2 tsp mixed spice / pumpkin pie spice
  6. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  7. 1 tsp baking powder
  8. 1/2 tsp bicarb / baking soda
  9. 120 ml applesauce
  10. 100 ml light coconut milk
  11. 60 ml oil
  12. 1 tsp vanilla extract
  13. 90 g free-from chocolate chips such as Plamil / Enjoy Life brand
  14. 3 tbsp mincemeat (see my previously posted recipe)

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