Description
Gingerbread Brownies are a delightful blend of rich, fudgy chocolate and warm gingerbread spices. Each bite envelops you in a cozy holiday spirit, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Topped with crunchy walnuts, these brownies offer both visual appeal and satisfying flavor. Serve warm with ice cream or enjoy them solo; either way, they are bound to leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat; let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter with both sugars until smooth. Whisk in eggs until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped walnuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean but moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg