Description
Gingerbread Brownies are the ultimate cozy holiday treat, combining the rich, chewy texture of traditional brownies with the warm spices of gingerbread. Perfect for festive gatherings or a comforting night in, these delightful brownies feature a harmonious blend of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire. Easy to make and beautifully presented with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar, these brownies are sure to impress both family and friends during the holiday season.
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 and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set.
- Allow to cool completely before dusting with confectioners' sugar and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday Treat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or chocolate chips before baking. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream for an indulgent treat.