Gluten-Free Triple-Layer Holiday Brookies
These festive triple-layer brookies combine a red-tinted sugar cookie base, Golden Oreo cookies, and fudgy brownie top studded with colorful M&Ms. Perfect for holiday parties and gift-giving, these indulgent bars offer three distinct textures in every bite. The cookie base provides structure while the Oreos add crunch and the brownie layer brings rich chocolate flavor. The red food coloring gives a subtle holiday touch that pairs beautifully with the green and red candies on top.
Ingredients
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix, 17.5 oz
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons Betty Crocker red gel food color
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 24 Golden Oreo sandwich cookies
- 1 box Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix
- water, for brownie mix
- vegetable oil, for brownie mix
- eggs, for brownie mix
- 1 cup red and green M&M's milk chocolate candies
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 325°F and spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray
- 2
Mix cookie mix, baking cocoa, softened butter, food color, egg and water until soft dough forms
- 3
Press dough in bottom of pan and bake 15 minutes
- 4
Cool 10 minutes then place cookies in single layer 6 rows by 4 rows on baked base
- 5
Make brownie batter according to box directions for cakelike brownies
- 6
Pour brownie batter over cookies and spread to cover
- 7
Sprinkle top with candies
- 8
Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
- 9
Cool 2 1/2 hours before cutting into 6 rows by 4 rows
Tips
Press the cookie dough firmly and evenly to prevent gaps that could cause the layers to separate during baking.
Arrange Oreos in precise rows to ensure even distribution and clean cuts when serving.
Cool completely before cutting to allow layers to set properly and prevent crumbling.
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week
Can be made 2 days ahead and stored covered
Serve at room temperature, cut into squares
Common Mistakes
Don't underbake the cookie base or it won't support the weight of the toppings
Don't skip the cooling time between layers or they may mix together
Substitutions
slightly different flavor
FAQ
Can I use different sandwich cookies?
Yes, regular Oreos or other sandwich cookies work well. The flavor will vary slightly but the structure remains the same.
How long do these keep?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
Can I make these without food coloring?
Absolutely. Simply omit the red food coloring and you'll have classic brookies with a plain cookie base layer.