Name: Gingerbread Brownies Recipe with Molasses Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 8 oz coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate; 3/4 cup white granulated sugar; 1/8 cup molasses; 3 large eggs; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/3 cup butter; 3 cup powdered sugar; 1 piece egg white; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp molasess; 1 tbsp milk (or water)

This Gingerbread Brownies recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays! These delicious brownies are made with rich chocolate and spicy ginger, and they’re sure to be a hit at your next party.

For a seasonally inspired flavor, I’ve taken my basic brownie recipe up a notch with this Gingerbread Brownies recipe.

I, Alex take homemade brownie baking very seriously.

When faced with a multitude of dessert options, I will always choose the brownie.

Rich fudgy brownies studded with chunks of chocolate chips.

Bonus points for a heaping layer of molasses frosting on top.

In college, I made a pan of brownies almost every Sunday.

It was the ultimate reward after a day of studying and an easy way to win friends (and any potential boyfriends).

While I don’t make them quite as frequently, I still want to be known for my double chocolate brownies.

I take a pan of them to almost every gathering we are invited to — potlucks, dinner parties, and lazy afternoons with friends.

These Gingerbread Brownies have become an almost cult favorite, prompting, “will you bring your brownies?” from everyone who’s tried them!

I know.

It’s almost ironic that a registered dietitian takes brownies this seriously.

But it’s one of the few baked items I enjoy making as much as I enjoy eating them.

Finely chopping chocolate, whisking the eggs, and folding in the flour, it’s cathartic and calming.

If you still feel guilty, you can make this vegan egg-free brownie recipe for all the fudgy goodness you’re craving.

Table of Contents

Ingredients Needed to Make Gingerbread Brownies

Unsalted butter

Semi-sweet chocolate — Chips and coarsely chopped

Granulated sugar

Molasses

Large eggs

Pure vanilla extract

All-purpose flour

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves

Salt

How to Make Gingerbread Brownies

1 — Melt the butter and chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and pour it into a large mixing bowl.

Cool until slightly cool, about 10 minutes.

2 — Preheat the oven to 350°F.

3 — Line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking spray.

4 — Whisk the sugar and molasses into the chocolate mixture.

5 — Add in the eggs, one at a time, whisking until smooth after adding each one.

6 — Whisk in the vanilla.

7 — And then, fold in the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

8 — Once fully combined, fold in the chocolate chips.

9 — Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

10 — Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out without the batter sticking to it.

Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely.

Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and place them on a cutting board.

Slice into squares and frost, if desired.

Ingredients Needed to Make Molasses Frosting

While these brownies are incredible on their own, I like serving them with a generous drizzle of molasses frosting on top.

Butter

Powdered sugar

Egg white

Vanilla extract

Molasses

Milk or water

How to Make Molasses Frosting

1 — Place butter in a medium bowl and cream with a hand beater until fluffy.

You can also use a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.

2 — Add in 1 cup powdered sugar, egg white, and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.

3 — Then, add 1 cup of powdered sugar and molasses.

4 — Mix again and add in the remaining powdered sugar.

5 — If the frosting is too thick, thin it with 1 tablespoon of milk or water.

Place in the fridge and let sit for 30 minutes before frosting.

(You can also try this chocolate cupcake recipe if you want some delicious chocolate frosting instead or with the molasses frosting.)

Storing and Reheating the Gingerbread Brownies

If you have gingerbread brownies that you need to store, there are a few things you should keep in mind;

First, gingerbread brownies are best stored in an airtight container.

This will help to keep them fresh and prevent them from drying out.

Secondly, gingerbread brownies can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

However, if you plan on storing them for longer than a week, it is best to freeze them.

Finally, when reheating gingerbread brownies, be sure to do so slowly and carefully microwave or oven set too high can cause the gingerbread brownies to become dry and crumbly.

More Easy Brownie Recipes

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Gooey brownies and port wine?

Swoon, just promise me you’ll try it. It’s hands down my favorite way to finish a dreary day.

Whatever the reason, whatever the occasion, brownies are always the answer.

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