Brownie Bars

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These Brownie Bars simply combine two bakery favorites, pastry dough and brownies, into one delicious dairy-free dessert.

Chocolate Brownie Bars are a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth, single-serve dessert.

It's a terrific dessert for parties or get-togethers. And since it's made without butter or milk (and uses dairy-free pastry dough), it's even great for people who are avoiding dairy.

Have it as is, serve it with a scoop of your favorite ice cream, or have it alongside your morning coffee. It also makes a wonderful, comforting treat at the end of a long, busy day.

The prep is simple with little effort, made from basic pantry ingredients, and it's budget-friendly. Just flaky pastry dough wrapped around rich, fudgy chocolate brownie batter and prepared as individual servings.

What is needed to make these brownie bars?

Dairy-Free puff past sheets

all purpose flour
white granulated sugar
salt
oil
large eggs
vanilla extract (or a good imitation)
powdered (confectioner's) sugar
cocoa powder
water or non-dairy milk substitute, such as oat milk

Frequently Asked Questions for dairy-free brownie bars

What kind of pastry dough can I use for these brownie bars?

You can use store-bought or homemade pastry dough, as long as it works for baking. If you want the brownie bars to remain dairy-free, check the ingredients to make sure the pastry dough does not contain butter, milk, or other dairy ingredients.

Can I make these brownie bars ahead of time?

Yes. You can assemble the unbaked brownie bars ahead of time, cover them tightly, and refrigerate them for a few hours before baking. Bake them when you're ready to serve.

How do I store leftover brownie bars?

Store leftover brownie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate them for up to 5 days. The pastry will soften somewhat in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze dairy-free brownie bars?

Yes. Let the baked brownie bars cool completely, then wrap them individually and place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

How do I reheat brownie bars?

For the best texture, reheat brownie bars in a toaster oven or conventional oven at 350°F for about 5 to 7 minutes. This helps bring back some of the flaky texture of the pastry. Avoid the microwave if you want the pastry to stay crisp.

Can I use regular pastry dough instead of dairy-free pastry dough?

Yes. If you don't need the brownie bars to be dairy-free, you can use regular pastry dough, including pastry dough made with butter. The finished bars will still have the same combination of flaky pastry and rich, fudgy brownie filling.

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Yield: 12 bars

Brownie Bars

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Delicious and simple, dairy-free brownie-filled pastry bars. Made without milk or butter.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

• Dairy-Free puff past sheets that measure a total area of 10" x 24" (or 8" x 30", etc.)—for 12 rectangles that measure 4" x 5" apiece*
• ¼ cup powdered (confectioner's) sugar, if desired

Filling

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• ¾ cup flour
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (imitation is fine)

Chocolate topping (if desired)

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• 1 cup powdered (confectioner's) sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2-3 tablespoons water or non-dairy milk substitute, such as oat milk

Instructions

The brownie bars

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Add oil, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Spread or roll out pastry dough.
4. Cut pastry dough into rectangles of 4" x 5" rectangles.
5. Spoon filling into the middle of each rectangle (there should be a frame of dough around the sides).
6. Fold the longer 5" sides of the dough over the filling and overlap.
7. Gently flip the bars over on to a lined or greased baking sheet. Place in a oven that has been preheated to 350°F and bake for 20 - 30 minutes until the dough has become a light golden brown.
8. Remove from oven.
9. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top, if desired.

The chocolate topping

1. Mix powdered sugar and cocoa in a bowl.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of liquid and mix well. Add up to one more tablespoon of liquid only if needed to be able to drizzle (if you add too much liquid, add a little more powdered sugar to compensate).
3. Drizzle on top of brownie bars as desired.

Notes

* You can divide the dough and the filling as you like, just make sure you can fold the pastry over it.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 373Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 104mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 4gSugar: 46gProtein: 6g

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