Gingerbread Brownies
Gingerbread Brownies is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F.
Coat a 9x9" baking pan with nonstick spray.
Line pan with 2 overlapping layers of parchment, leaving a 2" overhang on all sides.
Coat parchment with nonstick spray.
Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Melt butter in a medium heatproof bowl in the microwave or in a medium pot over medium heat.
Immediately add hot butter to sugar mixture and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously with spoon or spatula after each addition, until batter is thick, shiny, and smooth.
Stir in molasses and vanilla.
Using a sifter or fine-mesh sieve, sift in flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, and cloves.
Stir until well incorporated, then beat vigorously for 40 strokes.
Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top.
Bake brownie until slightly puffed and top is firm to the touch, edges are set, center is moist but not uncooked, and a tester or paring knife inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not runny batter) attached, 40–45 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and let brownie cool completely in pan.
Using parchment overhang, lift brownie out of pan and transfer to a cutting board.
Cut into 16 squares.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.