Description
Festive holiday spices dance through rich chocolate in these gingerbread brownies, creating a delightful dessert that merges classic brownie depth with warm winter flavors. Warm molasses and ginger provide a comforting twist you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Baking Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (175 g) dark chocolate chips or chunks
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (180 ml) molasses
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Drizzle of white chocolate
- Crushed gingerbread cookies for extra crunch
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining an 8×8-inch baking vessel with parchment paper, ensuring extended edges for effortless extraction.
- Create a luxurious wet mixture by vigorously whisking melted butter with both brown and granulated sugars, incorporating eggs, rich molasses, and aromatic vanilla until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Craft the dry foundation by meticulously sifting flour, cocoa powder, and a harmonious blend of warming spices including ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, complemented by a pinch of salt.
- Gently marry the dry and wet components, folding with precision until just integrated, being careful not to overmix. Optionally, enhance the batter’s complexity by folding in white chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure uniform distribution and even baking.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven, allowing the brownies to transform for 25-30 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick, which should emerge with a few moist crumbs clinging to its surface.
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely within the pan, enabling them to set and develop a rich, fudgy texture.
- Once cooled, lift from the pan using the parchment overhang, slice into squares, and optionally embellish with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar or an elegant icing drizzle.
Notes
- Check brownie doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center, aiming for moist crumbs rather than completely clean for a fudgy texture.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves to match personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Swap out traditional wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or oat flour for a celiac-friendly version without compromising rich, warm flavor profile.
- Enhance moisture and depth by using dark molasses instead of light molasses, which provides a more intense, robust gingerbread character to the brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg