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Gluten Free Peppermint 7 Layer Bars

Sandi Gaertner
Delicious gluten free peppermint 7 layer bars are a fabulous minty treat that are perfect for the holidays.
4.86 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Gluten Free Cookies and Bar Recipes, Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups gluten free graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup +2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 1 cup shredded coconut lightly sweetened
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candy I used candy cane
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • Grease an 8x8 baking dish.
  • Place the graham crackers into a food processor and pulse to grind them. You can also crush them in a large zipper bag if you prefer.
  • In a large bowl, add cocoa powder, peppermint extract, and gluten free graham cracker crumbs.
  • Toss these with the melted butter.
  • Pour crust into baking dish and spread to cover the bottom.
  • Press down to compact the crust.
  • Add nuts and chocolate chips.
  • Pour the condensed milk on top.
  • Add coconut layer.
  • Top with crushed peppermint.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until done.
  • Cool on a wire cooling rack for 30 minutes, then place in the refrigerator to chill for another 30 minutes. Do not eat them hot.
  • Use caution, they are very hot when they come out of the oven!

Notes

  1. You can use any brand of gluten free graham crackers.
  2. Use unsweetened shredded coconut.
  3. To make these dairy-free, use coconut condensed milk, plant-based butter, and a dairy-free chocolate chip.
  4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  5. Freeze in a freezer bag.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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