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Gingerbread Brownies

Gingerbread Brownies That Will Spice Up Your Holiday Desserts

Gingerbread Brownies combine rich chocolate with warm spices, creating an irresistible holiday dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Light Molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Dusting
  • 1/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar Optional

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk or spatula
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gingerbread Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter and light brown sugar, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add room-temperature eggs, light molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and kosher salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the brownie batter into the lined baking dish, spreading evenly.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick.
  8. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, then dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, ensure melted butter cools before adding eggs. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.

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