Gingerbread Brownies

Gingerbread Brownies

packed with Christmas flavors

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 12m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 37m
Temp.: 320 °F
Servings: 9
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For dusting:

Nutritional Information

636
сalories
35.1g
fat
75.4g
carbohydrates
8,3g
protein
140mg
cholesterol
225mg
sodium
Gingerbread Brownies

Recipe Description

Savor the flavors of Christmas with these Gingerbread Brownies! Is there anything that truly screams Christmas more than gingerbread? Brownies and cookies are some of my favorite things to bake during the winter months. And if you love gingerbread cookies, you will love these delicious brownies too.

These chocolatey brownies are infused with warm, seasonal spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. This version also includes brown sugar, which makes the brownies deliciously fudgy and addictively chewy. Finish the brownies off with confectioners’ sugar and drizzles of melted chocolate. Just perfect for baking on a snowy weekend! Enjoy! 

To make these rich Gingerbread Brownies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Gingerbread Brownies

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - Gingerbread Brownies

    Preheat the oven to 320 °F and grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan.

  2. 2

    Melt butter and chocolate

    5 min
    Step 2 - Gingerbread Brownies

    In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt 250 grams butter and 200 grams chocolate, stirring until smooth. Leave to cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Beat in eggs

    2 min
    Step 3 - Gingerbread Brownies

    Add in 4 eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition until combined.

  4. 4

    Mix in dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 4 - Gingerbread Brownies

    Mix in 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar, 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.

  5. 5

    Add cocoa

    1 min
    Step 5 - Gingerbread Brownies

    Fold in ⅓ cup cocoa powder.

  6. 6

    Transfer the mixture to the baking pan

    2 min
    Step 6 - Gingerbread Brownies

    Evenly spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan.

  7. 7

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 7 - Gingerbread Brownies

    Bake for 25 minutes or until just set.

  8. 8

    Leave to cool

    Step 8 - Gingerbread Brownies

    Leave the brownies to cool in the pan, then turn out and cut into 9 squares.

  9. 9

    Melt chocolate

    2 min
    Step 9 - Gingerbread Brownies

    Meanwhile, melt the remaining 100 grams of chocolate and set aside to cool slightly.

  10. 10

    Decorate

    2 min
    Step 10 - Gingerbread Brownies

    Dust the brownies with confectioners' sugar and drizzle with melted chocolate.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Gingerbread Brownies

    Serve and enjoy!

These Gingerbread Brownies are packed with flavor that brings them to a whole new level. Just perfect brownies to bake up on a snowy weekend! Give this recipe a try soon, and please come back to let us know what you think.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Charlotte Kingsley
May 25, 2024
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These Gingerbread Brownies are superb! My kids helped make them on a cold Saturday. The house smelled of spice and chocolate. They're so fudgy and chewy, we can't get enough. Perfect treat for Christmas gatherings!

Violet
October 7, 2023
Verified

I tried these Gingerbread Brownies last weekend and my family loved them. The spices are rich, and they brought back memories of baking with my mom during the holidays. They came out so fudgy and delish. A great winter treat for sure.

Isabella Turner
October 5, 2023
Verified

Absolutely divine flavors!

Cathy
September 26, 2023
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These Gingerbread Brownies are a total winner! I baked 'em for my mates on a snow day, and they were all gobsmacked. So fudgy, warm spices everywhere – felt like Christmas in a bite mate.

Emily
March 14, 2023
Verified

Absolutely delicious brownies!

Fizzy
March 6, 2023
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OMG, these Gingerbread Brownies are just the bomb! I baked them last weekend, and my house smelled like Christmas! So fudgy and delish! Perfect cozy treat, y'all!

Claire Johnson
January 22, 2023
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Absolutely loved these! Reminded me of baking with my grandma during the holidays.

Ethan Carter
November 6, 2022
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Simply delicious brownies! Made these on a snowy Saturday and they brought the warm holiday spirit right into my kitchen. The aroma of spices while baking filled my apartment with joy. It’s a perfect treat to share with friends. Highly recommend!

Ethan
October 1, 2022
Verified

Superb brownies! My kids loved them. Made my day!

Vicky
July 6, 2022
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Delicious! Made these for my kids, and they couldn't get enough during our holiday movie night.

Olive
April 7, 2022
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I made these Gingerbread Brownies last Christmas, and it was such a hit! The smell of ginger and chocolate filled my home. My kids helped with the drizzling, making it a fun family project on a snowy day. These brownies are now a holiday tradition for us.

Faye
February 11, 2022
Verified

OMG! These Gingerbread Brownies are the bomb! I baked them for my kids and they went mad for them. The choc and spices combo, just yum! Can't wait to make 'em again this Christmas! 🎄

Natalie Johnson
February 9, 2022
Verified

These gingerbread brownies are simply great. I baked them with my husband and we loved the warm spices!

Athina
December 6, 2021
Verified

Super delicious, rich, and the perfect texture! Thanks for sharing!

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