Delish Gingerbread Brownies Recipe

I made these because I wanted gingerbread that hides in brownie form — basically a dessert that says “festive” without requiring me to pretend I enjoy molasses on its own. They’re fudgy, warmly spiced, and perfect for when you want holiday vibes with minimal holiday effort. Also: they forgive mistakes. That’s my kind of friend.

One time my husband proudly announced he’d “help” by preheating the oven and then walked off to take a phone call. I came back to a 500°F oven and a smoke alarm duet. We call that version the Charred Cheer. The kids stole the first batch anyway because apparently burned edges are “extra caramelized.” I ate the leftovers at midnight and pretended it was intentional. Moral: these brownies survive distracted families and high-heat enthusiasm.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use pre-melted butter in the microwave because stirring a saucepan is oddly the adulting step I skip.
– Swap finely ground gingerbread or spice blend from the jar — yes, it’s slightly blasphemous, but also fast.
– Mix in a bowl big enough to fling batter in without redecorating the kitchen. I still flung batter once.
– Use parchment paper — fewer dishes, less bargaining with yourself about doing the right thing.
– Bake in a glass dish if you hate flipping trays; the edges brown slower and you can blame the oven for mistakes.

Serving Ideas

– Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and act like you planned that culinary temperature contrast.
– Drizzle with salted caramel and watch family members forget to be polite.
– Offer with coffee for breakfast if your moral compass is ambiguous.
– Serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts — or if you just want to adult harder.
– Keep it simple: cut into squares, hand over napkins, accept praise.

What to Serve It With

– Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, a glass of milk, or a mug of spiced coffee. Choose your comfort level of decadence.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t overmix once you add the flour; you want fudgy, not rubber. I learned this after a very chewy phase.
– If your molasses is ancient and solidified, microwave the jar for 5–10 seconds to rescue it. Or call it artisanal.
– Pan too small? Trim expectations, not the batter — you’ll get higher brownies, which are dramatic and slightly suspicious.
– Toothpick test: a few gooey crumbs = perfect. Clean = dry and sad.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh. Also: wrapped airtight for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for 2 months if you’re the sort who plans ahead.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.
– Add chopped crystallized ginger or orange zest for brightness.
– Use coconut oil for a dairy-free twist (and a slightly suspicious tropical note).
– Stir in chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans for texture and the illusion of effort.
– For gluten-free: use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and you’re basically a magician.

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Delish Gingerbread Brownies Recipe

A delicious twist on traditional brownies with a gingerbread flavor.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup brown sugar packed
• ▢ 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢ 0.5 cup gingerbread spices or pumpkin spice
• ▢ 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 3 large eggs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
• In a large bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and gingerbread spices.
• In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

Enjoy these brownies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!