Description
Gingerbread brownies merge classic holiday spices with rich chocolate for an indulgent dessert. Warm molasses and deep cocoa create a memorable treat that delights winter gatherings and satisfies sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps molasses
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Position oven rack centrally and warm to 350°F (175°C), creating ideal baking conditions for rich, spiced brownies.
- Pan Preparation: Meticulously line 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, covering bottom and sides to guarantee effortless brownie extraction.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Whisk melted butter and brown sugar until transforming into a glossy, homogeneous mixture, then incorporate eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract, blending until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, eliminating potential lumps and ensuring even spice distribution.
- Batter Creation: Delicately fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using gentle strokes, preventing overmixing that could compromise the brownies’ tender texture.
- Baking Process: Spread batter evenly in prepared pan, then bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring for set edges and a center that subtly resists gentle pressure.
- Cooling and Finishing: Allow brownies to cool completely within the pan, stabilizing their dense structure, then dust with confectioners’ sugar for an elegant presentation.
- Serving: Slice into square portions, revealing the moist, spiced interior of these gingerbread-inspired brownies.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture gently to maintain a tender, soft brownie texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Look for set edges and a center that springs back slightly when touched, which indicates perfect moisture balance without raw batter.
- Maximize Flavor Depth: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan to help spices meld and develop a more intense, complex gingerbread taste profile.
- Parchment Paper Trick: Use full parchment paper coverage for effortless removal and clean, precise cutting of brownies without sticky residue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 314
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 107 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 51 mg