Gingerbread Brownies with Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread brownies with gingerbread cookies – an easy and quick holiday dessert
Gingerbread brownies topped with gingerbread cookies taste exactly how they sound — festive, warmly spiced, and absolutely irresistible. They come together in no time, using simple ingredients, yet the final result will delight every chocolate lover and fan of cozy, spiced baking. This is the perfect recipe when you want to make something special without spending hours in the kitchen. Give it a try — I guarantee it will disappear from the table faster than you can say gingerbread!
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Gingerbread Brownies – Step by Step
If you love rich, deeply chocolatey desserts and enjoy the warm aroma of gingerbread filling your home, you absolutely have to try this recipe for gingerbread brownies with cookies.
Gingerbread Brownies with Gingerbread Cookies (Recipe + Video)
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- Baking pan: approximately 9 × 9 inches (22 × 22 cm)
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Ingredients for Gingerbread Brownies
- 200 g butter
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 200 g sugar (1 cup)
- 3 eggs (large)
- 70 g all-purpose flour (½ cup)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder ((optional))
- 2 tsp gingerbread spice (or to taste)
- Gingerbread cookies (for topping)
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How to make gingerbread brownie step by step
Step 1 – Prep
- Grease the baking pan with butter and dust with flour, or line with parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C) for convection, or 350°F (180°C) for conventional bake (top & bottom heat).
Step 2 – Make the Brownie Batter
- Place the butter and chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan.200 g butter, 200 g dark chocolate
- Heat gently until the butter melts and the chocolate softens, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the sugar.200 g sugar
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.3 eggs
- Fold in the flour, gingerbread spice, and cocoa powder (if using).70 g all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tsp gingerbread spice
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Arrange the gingerbread cookies on top.Gingerbread cookies
Step 3 – Bake the Brownies
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting.
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Why You’ll Love These Gingerbread Brownies
These gingerbread brownies are incredibly easy and quick to make — and with my tips, anyone can handle them. You can prepare the brownie batter without a mixer, although you’re welcome to use one if you prefer.
The recipe calls for just a few basic, easy-to-find ingredients. The brownies smell wonderfully of gingerbread spices and taste truly special. Be sure to try them and share the recipe with your friends and family!
Ingredients for Gingerbread Brownies
To make these aromatic holiday brownies, you’ll need just a few basic ingredients. Below is a short list of what I used, along with possible substitutions:
- Dark chocolate – Use good-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate. If you’re using a different brand, always check the weight, as chocolate bars can vary
- Butter – I recommend full-fat butter (around 82%), but you can also use a butter blend or plant-based butter
- Gingerbread spice – I always recommend homemade gingerbread spice for the best aroma and flavor. If buying a ready-made blend, check the ingredients — avoid mixes with flour listed first. High-quality blends with minimal additives work best
- Gingerbread cookies – Thin, lightly crunchy (but not rock-hard) cookies work best. Avoid chocolate-coated cookies, as the chocolate will melt during baking. Fun shapes look especially nice on top. Homemade gingerbread cookies work great too
Tips & Tricks for Perfect Brownies
Heat the butter and chocolate only until the butter melts — small chunks are perfectly fine. The chocolate may not be fully melted yet, but it should be soft. Once mixed well, the residual heat will turn everything into a smooth chocolate mixture. There’s no need to cool it completely. Adding the sugar will lower the temperature enough to safely add the eggs. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition for the best texture.
How to Store Gingerbread Brownies
Gingerbread brownies can be stored at room temperature. Once fully cooled, I recommend placing them in an airtight container with a lid. Stored this way, they stay fresh for up to one week.
They also freeze very well and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
How Many Calories Are in Gingerbread Brownies?
The nutrition table below the recipe shows calories per 3.5 oz (100 g) of brownies (based on the ingredients I used). If you cut the brownies into 16 equal pieces, each piece will have approximately 200 calories (carbs: 19 g, protein: 2 g, fat: 13 g).
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Recommended Brownie Recipes
If you love rich, American-style chocolate brownies, be sure to check out my other brownie recipes — baked in different flavors and with various add-ins. I recommend starting with a few favorites below, and you’ll find many more on the blog.
