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    Home » Recipes » Cookies and Bars

    Gluten Free Gingerbread 7 Layer Cookies

    Published: Oct 24, 2017 · Modified: Nov 19, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 48 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These Gluten Free Gingerbread 7 Layer Cookies are as close to utopia as you can get. They are the perfect marriage of gingerbread and seven-layer cookies! They are allergy-friendly, can be adapted in many different ways, and you can enjoy them in about 30 minutes!

    If you love these bars, wait until you try my gluten free caramel magic bars!

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    • Why these bars are great:
    • Ingredient notes:
    • Fun Swaps:
    • Recipe step by step directions:
    • Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:
    • More Gluten Free Holiday Recipes:
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    I don't know what else to say about this mouthwatering gluten free seven-layer cookie recipe other than this short story. I caught my son running from the kitchen up the stairs with this hands hidden in his sweatshirt pockets.

    Suspicion made me follow quietly behind him. These gingerbread 7 layer cookies must be really good for him to sneak food upstairs and risk getting a lecture :-).

    As I suspected...he had two of these seven-layer cookies in hand. I will spare you the lecture I gave him, but please be warned, if you make these gluten free gingerbread 7 layer bars, watch all suspicious behaviors in your kitchen!

    Why these bars are great:

    If you are a fan of 7 layer bars, this holiday version for Christmas is so worth a try. They are allergy friendly, can be adapted many different ways, and you can enjoy them in about 30 minutes!

    These gingerbread magic bars are both gluten free and egg-free, and there is a dairy-free version too! If you are a 7 layer cookie bar fanatic, don't forget to try these Gluten Free Pumpkin 7 Layer Bars or these Gluten Free Peppermint 7 Layer Bars!

    the top view of a plate with a 7 layer bar on it.

    These creamy gluten free gingerbread magic bars are hard to resist!! These gingerbread magic bars are perfect for the holidays and gift exchanges!

    I enriched the gingerbread flavor with candied ginger. I bought my candied ginger at my local grocery store.

    Ingredient notes:

    • Gluten free graham crackers - I really like both Pamela's and Schar brands. They crush a LOT easier than the S'moreables brand.
    • Gluten free gingersnaps - Midel makes really good gluten free gingersnap cookies but you MUST triple check the bag. They use the exact same packaging for gluten free and regular gingersnaps and stores market them side by side. Look for the big gluten free on the bag to make sure you grab the right one.
    • Shredded coconut- use unsweetened.
    • Candied ginger - you can buy this at most grocery stores, or make your own with this easy candied ginger recipe.
    • Condensed milk - you can use regular, or coconut if you need this recipe to be dairy-free.
    • Butter - use vegan butter if you are dairy-free.
    • Chocolate chips - you can use milk chocolate, bittersweet, or dark chocolate chips. If you are dairy-free, Enjoy Life Brand chips are best.

    Fun Swaps:

    • Add nuts like almond slivers or chopped pecans
    • Try white chocolate chips instead of dark!
    • Add almond meal to the crust for added protein!

    Recipe step by step directions:

    7 layer bars photos of steps 1 and 2

    Step 1: Crush gluten free graham crackers and gingersnaps in a large bag. You can also use a food processor. Mix with melted butter and press into a baking pan.

    Step 2: Pour half the can of condensed milk over the cracker crust. Use a spoon to spread it out evenly.

    7 layer bars steps 3 and 4 photos

    Step 3: Start adding the layers, unsweetened coconut, and candied ginger.

    Step 4: Continue the layers by adding chocolate chips, the rest of the condensed milk, almond slices, and another layer of coconut.

    Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350º F. Allow to cool before slicing. The melted layers will be hot and a little giggly. Once these cookie bars cool, they will become more solid and firm.

    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:

    Can you make this recipe dairy-free?

    You can easily make this recipe dairy-free by using condensed coconut milk instead of regular condensed milk. Ensure your chocolate chips are also dairy-free by using the brand Enjoy Life chips.

    What pan do you bake 7 layer bars in?

    I used an 8x8 pan to bake these gluten free gingerbread 7 layer bars in.

    How long will they keep?

    These cookie bars will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

    More Gluten Free Holiday Recipes:

    • Gluten Free Candied Ginger White Chocolate Biscotti
    • Gluten Free Gingerbread Donuts
    • Gluten Free Eggnog Cupcakes
    • Gluten Free Panettone

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    Gluten Free Gingerbread 7 Layer Bars

    Sandi Gaertner
    Gluten free, egg free gingerbread 7 layer bars are the perfect treat for the holidays and cookie swaps!
    5 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 22 mins
    Total Time 37 mins
    Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 bars
    Calories 329 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food processor
    • 8x8 Baking pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cups gluten free gingersnaps * see note
    • ½ cup gluten free graham cracker crumbs * see note
    • 6 tablespoons butter melted, see note
    • ¾ cup chocolate chips * see note
    • ½ cup candied ginger chips
    • ¾ cup chopped pecans
    • 1 can coconut condensed milk *see note
    • 1 cup coconut unsweetened

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
    • Add your gingersnaps and graham crackers to a ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into crumbs.
    • In a baking dish, spray coconut oil or other oil on sides to prevent sticking.
    • In a small bowl, add all crumbs.
    • Pour in melted butter and stir to mix.
    • Pour crumb mixture into baking dish and spread along the bottom.
    • Pat down crust.
    • Add chips and nuts and spread along whole crust.
    • Pour condensed milk all over the top of chips and nuts.
    • Add ginger chips and then spread coconut along the top.
    • Press down on everything slightly.
    • Bake 20-25 minutes.
    • Cool before cutting.

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    Notes

    1. Gluten free graham crackers - I really like both Pamela's and Schar brands. They crush a LOT easier than the S'moreables brand.
    2. Gluten free gingersnaps - Midel makes really good gluten free gingersnap cookies but you MUST triple check the bag. They use the exact same packaging for gluten free and regular gingersnaps and stores market them side by side. Look for the big gluten free on the bag to make sure you grab the right one.
    3. Shredded coconut- use unsweetened.
    4. Candied ginger - you can buy this at most grocery stores, or make your own with this easy candied ginger recipe.
    5. Condensed milk - you can use regular, or coconut if you need this recipe to be dairy-free.
    6. Butter - use vegan butter or coconut oil if you are dairy-free.
    7. Chocolate chips - you can use milk chocolate, bittersweet, or dark chocolate chips. If you are dairy-free, Enjoy Life Brand chips are best.
    8. These cookie bars will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 191mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Delaney

      December 09, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      This recipe looks amazing. I can’t wait to try. I was wondering if the coconut milk is sweetened or unsweetened?

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        December 09, 2020 at 2:33 pm

        Hi Delaney, it isn't a regular coconut milk, it is condensed coconut milk...like condensed milk but made from coconut. If you are not dairy free, you can use regular condensed milk.

        Reply
    2. Debra C.

      November 12, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      Now these look just delicious, one of my favorite cookies!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        November 12, 2017 at 6:34 pm

        I am so glad to help Debra 🙂

        Reply
    3. Healing Tomato

      October 29, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      Gingerbread is one of favorite holiday recipes. I think these bars are the perfect working-at-my-desk snacks.

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        October 30, 2017 at 3:57 pm

        Thank you so much. Gingerbread is one of my favorites too.

        Reply
    4. Natalia

      October 26, 2017 at 4:30 am

      5 stars
      These 7 layer gingerbread cookies look amazingly delicious! Pinning the recipe to make later with my kids!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        October 26, 2017 at 8:45 am

        Thank you so much Natalia 🙂

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