Delish Gingerbread Brownies Recipe

I made these gingerbread brownies because I couldn’t decide between dessert and holiday spirit, so I combined them like a culinary indecisive person. They’re fudgy, spiced, and just fancy enough to impress guests who assume you followed an elaborate recipe (lie politely). Try them because they taste like molasses met cocoa at a cozy party and decided to stay forever.

My family’s involvement was, as usual, a hybrid of helpful and suspicious. My husband insisted on “testing” the batter with a spoon and then claimed the spoon was “missing” for an hour. The kids decorated one pan with what they called sprinkles and what I called a sugar crime scene. I burned the first batch because I forgot these are brownies, not an offering to the oven gods. We ate the slightly charred ones anyway and pretended it was artisanal. That’s how memories are made: small traumas, big snacks.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use melted butter in the microwave (ten seconds, not a meltdown). Saves a bowl and you get to pretend you’re efficient.
– One-bowl method: throw dry in, pour wet in, stir like you mean it. Dishes avoided, dignity retained.
– Line the pan with foil or parchment — instant nonstick and zero pan scrubbing. Yes, it feels slightly wrong, but my dishwasher thanks me.
– Swap chopped chocolate for chocolate chips because who has time to chop? Not me. I’m chopping feelings, not chocolate.

Serving Ideas

– Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you want to be acclaimed as a genius or at least someone who remembers dairy exists.
– Pair with strong coffee in the morning, or red wine at night if your day was terrible. Both legit coping mechanisms.
– Dust with powdered sugar for looks; drizzle salted caramel if you want people to call you “fancy.”
– Keep it simple: hand a corner to the kid who hasn’t started a fight yet and call it community service.

What to Serve It With

– Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or full-on salted caramel sauce.
– Espresso or black coffee—brownies and bitterness are best friends.
– Hot tea with a cinnamon stick if you’re pretending this is wholesome.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t overbake. Fudgy brownies are a lifestyle choice; dry brownies are punishment. Check at the edges set, center slightly wobbly.
– Measure flour properly—no scooping straight from the bag like a raccoon. Spoon and level, people.
– If your pan is too small (it will be at some point), the batter will rise and then betray you. Same goes for using too-large a pan and making thin, sad squares. I have been betrayed both ways.
– Taste the batter responsibly. If a toddler is nearby, do it stealthily.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.
– Room temp for 1–2 days in an airtight container.
– Fridge for up to a week, tightly wrapped.
– Freeze slices between parchment for up to 3 months. Thaw with dignity (or microwave for 10 seconds and call it warmed).

✔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 for an extra kick.
– Stir in walnuts or pecans if you like extra crunch (or moral superiority).
– Make it vegan: flax egg, coconut oil, and plant milk—results may vary, applause required.

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Delish Gingerbread Brownies Recipe

A rich and flavorful gingerbread brownie recipe perfect for the holidays.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
• ▢ 0.75 cups brown sugar packed
• ▢ 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢ 0.5 cups butter melted
• ▢ 2 large eggs beaten
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
• In another bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until well blended. Add the beaten eggs and stir.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

These brownies are best enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!