🎉 Introduction
These Gingerbread Brownies combine the warm spices of classic gingerbread with the fudgy, rich texture of brownies—creating a dessert that’s cozy, festive, and absolutely irresistible. They’re dense, chewy, warmly spiced, and packed with holiday flavor thanks to molasses, cinnamon, and ginger. Perfect for Christmas parties, dessert trays, cookie boxes, or winter snacking, these brownies deliver that classic brownie sweetness mixed with gingerbread warmth in every bite.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Brownies
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
For Dusting
- Confectioners’ sugar (for decorating)
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- 9×13 baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Cooling rack
- Sifter (optional for powdered sugar)
👩🍳 Directions (Form-Steps Style)
🔹 PART 1 — PREPARE THE BATTER
Step 1 — Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper.
This ensures easy, clean removal.
Step 2 — Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl:
- Melt the butter until smooth.
- Add brown sugar and whisk until glossy.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Add molasses and vanilla extract.
The mixture should look thick and smooth—the base of fudgy brownies.
Step 3 — Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Ground ginger
- Cinnamon
- Salt
These spices give the brownies their warm gingerbread aroma.
Step 4 — Add Dry Ingredients to Wet
- Pour dry mixture into wet mixture.
- Fold gently until everything is just combined.
Do NOT overmix—this keeps the brownies soft and tender.
🔹 PART 2 — BAKE THE BROWNIES
Step 5 — Spread Batter Into Pan
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 6 — Bake
- Bake 22–28 minutes depending on oven.
- Edges should look set, and center slightly soft.
A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs, not dry.
Step 7 — Cool Completely
- Cool in the pan for at least 1 hour.
This helps the brownies set into that dense, chewy texture.
🔹 PART 3 — FINISH & SERVE
Step 8 — Dust With Confectioners’ Sugar
- Sift powdered sugar over the brownies for a snowy, festive touch.
Step 9 — Slice & Enjoy
- Cut into squares, rectangles, or small snack bars.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Serves: 16–24 brownies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 22–28 minutes
- Cooling Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: ~1 hour 40 minutes
🧊 Storage
Room Temperature
- Keeps 3–4 days in airtight container.
Refrigerator
- Lasts 1 week, stays extra fudgy.
Freezer
- Freeze up to 2 months, wrapped well.
🥄 Variations
1. Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Brownies
Fold 1 cup chocolate chips into the batter.
2. White Chocolate Drizzle Brownies
Add melted white chocolate over the top after cooling.
3. Frosted Gingerbread Brownies
Top with vanilla or cream cheese frosting.
4. Extra-Spiced Brownies
Add cloves and nutmeg for deeper holiday flavor.
5. Gingerbread Blondies
Replace some flour with almond flour for denser blondies.
6. Maple Glazed Brownies
Drizzle with a simple maple glaze for sweetness.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Are these brownies chewy or cakey?
They’re fudgy and dense with soft, chewy centers.
2. Can I replace molasses?
Use dark brown sugar only, but flavor will be milder.
3. Can I add chocolate?
Yes — chocolate chips or chunks work beautifully.
4. Why did my brownies turn dry?
They were overbaked. Remove when slightly soft in the center.
5. Can I double the recipe?
Yes — bake in a larger sheet pan.
6. Do they freeze well?
Perfectly — freeze up to 2 months.
7. Can I use gluten-free flour?
Yes — use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
8. Can I make them spicier?
Add more ginger or cinnamon for a stronger spice kick.
9. Should I cool completely before slicing?
Yes — warm brownies crumble; cooled brownies slice clean.
10. Can I add frosting?
Absolutely — cream cheese frosting tastes amazing with gingerbread.
🏁 Conclusion
These Gingerbread Brownies combine everything we love about holiday baking—warm spices, cozy sweetness, and chewy brownie texture. They’re rich, flavorful, and perfect for Christmas gatherings, dessert boxes, cookie trays, and winter snacking. Every bite delivers molasses warmth, ginger spice, and the chewy satisfaction of classic brownies. Simple to make, easy to customize, and guaranteed to become a new holiday favorite.
Gingerbread Brownies – A Warm, Spiced & Fudgy Christmas Treat
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Method
- 🔹 PART 1 — PREPARE THE BATTER
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper.
- This ensures easy, clean removal.
- In a large bowl:
- Melt the butter until smooth.
- Add brown sugar and whisk until glossy.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Add molasses and vanilla extract.
- The mixture should look thick and smooth—the base of fudgy brownies.
- In another bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Ground ginger
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- These spices give the brownies their warm gingerbread aroma.
- Pour dry mixture into wet mixture.
- Fold gently until everything is just combined.
- Do NOT overmix—this keeps the brownies soft and tender.
- 🔹 PART 2 — BAKE THE BROWNIES
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake 22–28 minutes depending on oven.
- Edges should look set, and center slightly soft.
- A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs, not dry.
- Cool in the pan for at least 1 hour.
- This helps the brownies set into that dense, chewy texture.
- 🔹 PART 3 — FINISH & SERVE
- Sift powdered sugar over the brownies for a snowy, festive touch.
- Cut into squares, rectangles, or small snack bars.
Notes
Room Temperature Keeps 3–4 days in airtight container. Refrigerator Lasts 1 week, stays extra fudgy. Freezer Freeze up to 2 months, wrapped well. 🥄 Variations
1. Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Brownies Fold 1 cup chocolate chips into the batter. 2. White Chocolate Drizzle Brownies Add melted white chocolate over the top after cooling. 3. Frosted Gingerbread Brownies Top with vanilla or cream cheese frosting. 4. Extra-Spiced Brownies Add cloves and nutmeg for deeper holiday flavor. 5. Gingerbread Blondies Replace some flour with almond flour for denser blondies. 6. Maple Glazed Brownies Drizzle with a simple maple glaze for sweetness. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Are these brownies chewy or cakey? They’re fudgy and dense with soft, chewy centers. 2. Can I replace molasses? Use dark brown sugar only, but flavor will be milder. 3. Can I add chocolate? Yes — chocolate chips or chunks work beautifully. 4. Why did my brownies turn dry? They were overbaked. Remove when slightly soft in the center. 5. Can I double the recipe? Yes — bake in a larger sheet pan. 6. Do they freeze well? Perfectly — freeze up to 2 months. 7. Can I use gluten-free flour? Yes — use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. 8. Can I make them spicier? Add more ginger or cinnamon for a stronger spice kick. 9. Should I cool completely before slicing? Yes — warm brownies crumble; cooled brownies slice clean. 10. Can I add frosting? Absolutely — cream cheese frosting tastes amazing with gingerbread. 🏁 Conclusion These Gingerbread Brownies combine everything we love about holiday baking—warm spices, cozy sweetness, and chewy brownie texture. They’re rich, flavorful, and perfect for Christmas gatherings, dessert boxes, cookie trays, and winter snacking. Every bite delivers molasses warmth, ginger spice, and the chewy satisfaction of classic brownies. Simple to make, easy to customize, and guaranteed to become a new holiday favorite.
