Description
These Gingerbread Brownies combine the rich, buttery texture of classic brownies with warm, aromatic gingerbread spices, creating a festive and flavorful treat perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
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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
For Serving
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for the batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and light brown sugar. Stir thoroughly until well blended. Then, mix in the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and kosher salt to ensure the spices and leavening are evenly distributed.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually stir the dry flour mixture into the wet butter and egg mixture. Mix thoroughly until completely combined without overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is no longer jiggly. For a 9×13-inch pan, reduce baking time to 30 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, dust the top with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to avoid dense brownies.
- If you prefer a more intense ginger flavor, you can increase the ground ginger by an additional teaspoon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (about 50 g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
