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Gingerbread Brownies

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Gingerbread Brownies combine the rich, fudgy texture of a classic brownie with the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread. Perfect for the holiday season or anytime you’re craving something cozy, these brownies are infused with cinnamon, ginger, and molasses, making them the ultimate winter treat. The result is a soft, chewy brownie with a delightful spicy-sweet kick that pairs beautifully with a cup of hot cocoa or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup brown sugar (packed)

2 large eggs

1/4 cup molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)

1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for added richness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and well combined. Add the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract, and whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense brownies.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): If you like extra chocolatey brownies, fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
  6. Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The brownies should be firm to the touch, but slightly soft in the middle.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Add Nuts: Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for a crunchy contrast to the soft, chewy texture.

White Chocolate Swirl: For a fun twist, swirl in some melted white chocolate into the brownie batter before baking for a creamy flavor that complements the gingerbread spices.

Frosting: Top the cooled brownies with a cream cheese frosting or a simple powdered sugar glaze for an extra indulgent treat.

Gingerbread Blondies: Skip the cocoa powder and chocolate chips for a lighter, blondie-style version of these gingerbread treats.

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