Gluten-Free Neapolitan Squares

Submitted by katii

"So cute, these chewy bars modeled after ice cream are a colourful addition to any cookie plate."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 36 squares
• Serves: 36

ingredients

• FIRST LAYER

• 1 cup gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour

• SECOND LAYER

• 1 1⁄2 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
• 1 (11 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

• THIRD LAYER

• 1 1⁄2 cups icing sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

directions

1. For first layer, combine all ingredients and press into greased 9"x9" pan.
2. Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 10 minutes.
3. For second layer, combine coconut with milk and spread over bottom layer.
4. Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 20 minutes and allow to cool.
5. For third layer, beat all ingredients together, adding more juice if necessary.
6. Spread over cooled bars and store at least one day in an airtight container before cutting.
7. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Bakealot]

Just a quick note that this recipe isn't gluten free as graham cracker crumbs have gluten in them...unless you purchase gluten free graham cracker crumbs!! The recipe does sound delicious though!