Description
Gingerbread brownies merge classic holiday spices with rich chocolate in a delightful seasonal dessert. Warm cinnamon, ginger, and molasses create a festive treat that melts in your mouth and brings winter cheer to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Finishing Ingredient:
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by positioning an oven rack in the middle position and warming the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides for easy removal.
- Create a rich base by whisking melted butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Introduce eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, blending thoroughly until the liquid ingredients form a uniform, velvety texture.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt, breaking down any potential lumps for even distribution.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using gentle strokes to incorporate completely without overmixing, which could create tough brownies.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and ensure a smooth, level surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for subtle signs of doneness: set edges and a firm center that slightly resists when gently pressed.
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool entirely within the pan, which helps them set and develop a rich, dense texture.
- Once completely cooled, dust the surface with a delicate layer of confectioners’ sugar for an elegant finish.
- Slice into square portions and serve, revealing the moist, spiced interior of these gingerbread-inspired brownies.
Notes
- Spice up your dessert game with these decadent gingerbread brownies that blend the rich, fudgy texture of classic brownies with warm, comforting holiday spices.
- Molasses adds depth and moisture, creating a luscious treat that’s perfectly balanced between chewy and soft.
- Baking time matters: watch closely and check at 30 minutes to prevent over-drying, ensuring a moist and tender brownie.
- Line your pan with parchment paper for effortless removal and clean cutting, making serving a breeze.
- Ground ginger and cinnamon transform traditional brownies into a festive, aromatic dessert that screams winter comfort.
- Dust with confectioners’ sugar just before serving to add a delicate, sweet finish that makes these brownies look as incredible as they taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg