Description
Gingerbread Brownies combine the dense, chewy texture of classic brownies with the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread. These rich and comforting treats bring together molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar for a festive dessert perfect for holiday menus or any time you’re craving a cozy sweet.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 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
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Topping
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside to prepare for baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and light brown sugar, stirring well until smooth and fully blended.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Mix in the room temperature eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until completely incorporated.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually stir the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is completely blended with no lumps.
- Spread Batter and Bake: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake on the middle rack for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is no longer jiggly. If using a larger 9×13-inch pan, reduce baking time to 25-30 minutes.
- Cool and Finish: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before dusting with confectioners’ sugar. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Make sure eggs are at room temperature to help the batter come together smoothly.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges.
- Do not overbake to maintain the chewy texture typical of brownies.
- These brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for additional texture if desired.
