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Gingerbread Brownies

Gingerbread Brownies

Gingerbread Brownies are a delightful fusion of rich brownie texture and the warm, comforting spices of gingerbread. Perfect for festive occasions or cozy nights in, these brownies deliver a sweet treat that brightens any dessert table. With a chewy consistency and an irresistible combination of ginger and cinnamon, they offer a unique twist on classic brownies. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these spiced delights can be enjoyed plain or topped with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra indulgence.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x

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
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in room temperature eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the edges are firm.
  7. Allow cooling completely in the pan before dusting with confectioners' sugar and cutting into squares.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For added spice, consider incorporating ground cloves or nutmeg. To make gluten-free brownies, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.