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Gingerbread Brownies

Gingerbread Brownies That Will Light Up Your Holidays

Delve into delightful Gingerbread Brownies infused with rich chocolate, ginger, and cinnamon flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar avoid blackstrap
  • 2 large Eggs room-temperature
  • 1/2 cup Molasses light molasses preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure extract preferred
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour measure accurately
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger precise measurement is key
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon correct measurement essential
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt balances sweetness
Topping
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted and cooled butter with light brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add in the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and kosher salt.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack, then dust the top with confectioners' sugar.
  8. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for a unique twist. Adjust the dry ingredients if needed for balance.

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