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Gingerbread Brownies

Gingerbread Brownies That Will Warm Your Holiday Spirit

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These Gingerbread Brownies are rich, chewy, and perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted; substitute with vegan butter for a vegan version
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs for vegan version, replace with flax eggs
  • ¼ cup molasses substitute with honey or maple syrup if needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger consider using fresh grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon adjust based on preference
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it is fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt can replace with table salt
Optional Add-Ins
  • ½ cup chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet
  • spices experiment with cloves, nutmeg, or allspice for different flavor profiles

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Mix together ½ cup melted unsalted butter with 1 cup packed light brown sugar until smooth and glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 2 large eggs, ¼ cup molasses, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring gently until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan for about an hour before lifting them out and slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs. Allow brownies to cool in the pan for clean edges.

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