Description
Gingerbread Brownies are the perfect blend of rich, fudgy brownie texture and the warm, inviting spices of gingerbread. Ideal for holiday festivities or cozy nights at home, these brownies deliver a delightful comfort that will elevate your dessert spread. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses creates a unique flavor profile that stands out from traditional brownies. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips for added flair. Serve them warm, dusted with confectioners’ sugar, and watch as they become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until edges are set.
- Cool completely in the pan before dusting with confectioners' sugar and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg