Description
Rich, chewy brownies infused with warm gingerbread spices and molasses, finished with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar for a festive look.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1½ cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tbsp molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp kosher salt
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9‑inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
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Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, molasses, and vanilla. Mix well until light and slightly thickened.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
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Combine batter: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep brownies tender.
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Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until edges pull away from the sides and the center is set. For a 9×13‑inch pan, bake 25–30 minutes.
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Cool and serve: Let brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Dust top with confectioners’ sugar, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs for smooth batter.
Molasses adds moistness and depth don’t omit.
Cool fully for clean slices.
Adjust spice with nutmeg or cloves if desired.
Store airtight at room temp or freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treat
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/16 recipe)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: gingerbread brownies, spiced holiday brownies, molasses bars, cinnamon ginger dessert, chewy winter brownies