Description
Rich, fudgy brownies infused with warm gingerbread spices the perfect holiday twist on a classic chocolate favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 4 oz (115g) dark chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: white chocolate drizzle or powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2. In a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3. Whisk in brown sugar, molasses, eggs, and vanilla until glossy and combined.
- 4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- 5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently until just combined do not overmix.
- 6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 8. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- 9. Optional: drizzle with melted white chocolate or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra texture, stir in chocolate chips or chopped nuts before baking.
- Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- They also freeze well wrap individually for a quick holiday treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: gingerbread brownies, holiday dessert, christmas baking, fudgy brownies