Description
A delightful fusion of spiced gingerbread and rich chocolate, perfect for cozy gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract; combine well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before dusting with confectioners’ sugar and cutting into squares.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, replace regular butter with vegan butter or coconut oil. You can also substitute whole wheat flour or coconut sugar for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread, brownies, dessert, holiday treats, spiced