Spiced Gingerbread Brownies with Molasses
Rich, fudgy brownies infused with warm gingerbread spices and deep molasses flavor — the perfect cozy festive treat for the holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup dark molasses
3/4 cup granulated or brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
Optional: crystallized ginger pieces
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch pan.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
3. Mix melted butter, molasses, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently.
5. Add chocolate chips and optional crystallized ginger.
6. Pour into pan and bake 25–28 minutes.
7. Cool fully before slicing.
Notes
For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil.
Add more ginger and cinnamon for spicier flavor.
Avoid overbaking to keep chewy texture.
Store airtight 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.