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Gingerbread Brownies

Decadent Gingerbread Brownies to Warm Your Holiday Spirit

Indulge in these Gingerbread Brownies that combine traditional gingerbread flavors with a rich, chewy brownie texture, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter can use vegan butter for vegan version
  • 1.5 cups Light Brown Sugar dark brown sugar can be used for richer taste
  • 2 large Eggs substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Molasses can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can be omitted
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger fresh grated ginger for a twist
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon can mix with nutmeg or cloves for variation
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder no substitutions
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt table salt can be used
For Finishing Touches
  • Confectioners’ Sugar for dusting before serving, optional

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gingerbread Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of melted unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups of light brown sugar until smooth. Add 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of molasses, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of ground ginger, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined, thick and slightly lumpy.
  5. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
  7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before dusting with confectioners’ sugar.
  8. Lift the brownies out using the parchment, slice into squares, and serve warm or with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Consider adding ½ cup of chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for extra texture.

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