Like a brownie, but gingery.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups brown sugar
- 2/3 cup butter
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Step 2
Mash the brown sugar, butter, and molasses together in a bowl with a spoon until the mixture is creamy and thoroughly combined. Mix in the ginger, eggs, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir 1/4 of flour mixture into the butter mixture at a time, incorporating each addition before adding the next. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 278 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 15% |
Saturated Fat7g | 34% |
Cholesterol58mg | 19% |
Sodium354mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate42g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
Total Sugars25g | |
Protein4g | |
Calcium67mg | 5% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium199mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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- by: Hazelnut
- 14 years ago
Another update!- I was the first reviewer of this recipe a couple of years ago and I have been enjoying these on a regular basis ever since. Then yesterday I had an epiphany- Brownie Sundae! I topped these warm gingery, gooey delights with some french vanilla ice cream and warm roasted pears in pear caramel sauce. I topped with a few toasted walnuts and a dollop of whiskey whipped cream. Eye-rolling-toe-curling-oh-my-God good! 12/13/14 Im sitting here again eating one after another of these fabulous brownies. I can taste the butter, the brown sugar, the molasses etc… Every ingredient seems to be perfectly balanced with every other ingredient. Jozi is either a baking genius or very lucky because these are perfection. I am a shameless, unapologetic tweaker but my advice is to do these exactly as written the first time. You can always tweak them when you make them again. And you will make them again. I can almost guarantee it.
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- by: Baricat
- 13 years ago
Lovely, spicy, tasty bites. Since my crew loves their ginger baked goods to have a pleasantly warm afterglow, I added a full tablespoon of ginger and several good shakes of cayenne pepper. Then sprinkled the top with sugar to ensure a crackly crust. These didn’t disappoint. I’m perplexed by the reviews that call this recipe “cake-like” because mine were nice and chewy, with a thin, shiny crust that shattered when bitten into. To be fair, I need to note that I used only all purpose flour, as I didn’t have any whole wheat. Maybe that made the difference? Another possible explanation I can think of is overbaking. They were devoured in no time flat, and one friend who is a major fan of gingersnaps said he actually prefers these because of their chewy texture – the flavor is virtually the same. These are easy to whip up in no time at all – much quicker than making individual cookies. I always keep molasses on hand, and this is just about as good an excuse as any I’ve found for continuing to do so. A+
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- by: CATIETOD
- 13 years ago
I went out of town for a day, came back, and the entire pan was gone! Beautifully moist and delicious, definitely not cakey, with a nicely balanced ginger flavor. I baked mine for around 38 mins., which made the edges slightly crispier than I would have liked, but the interior was perfect and cut into squares with no problem. These will be a fall tradition from now on.
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- by: None
- 13 years ago
These are really good! Very easy. The batter is quite thick, but gently spread it in the 9×13 pan. I baked mine for 35 minutes and have crispy edges and a soft interior. Mine are very much the texture of brownies, not like a cake at all. I read the reviews and added a sprinkling of cayenne and just a pinch of cloves. Also sprinkled the top with some white sugar before baking, which gives a little sparkle to the top. One reviewer mentioned they were too salty…I wonder if that person may have used salted butter and also added the salt in the ingredient list. I used unsalted butter. Also, be sure to sift your baking powder and soda into the flour. Perhaps you tasted a little lump of baking soda. Just guessing. Thanks for sharing this recipe. It’s a keeper!
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- by: Eleni
- 12 years ago
This could be very good, it has an interesting taste and great texture, however, there are some issues. 1. It is salty! I will only use 1/2 tsp. of salt next time. 2. It should bake for more than 30 minutes, more like 35-40 minutes. The batter looks like there is not enough liquid but when it bakes the consistency is excellent. 3.There is too much sugar. I reduced it by half a cup and it is as sweet as it should be.
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- by: Toomanycooks
- 11 years ago
Mmm. Yes. Very much like a moist gingery blond brownie. With the relatively low ratio of liquid to dry ingredients, you’ll probably find yourself spreading instead of pouring the batter into the pan. I’ll probably add a whole tablespoon of ginger next time; if you, too, really love ginger, I’d go ahead and add that amount the first time you make this. If you’re looking for something that tastes a little more like a traditional ginger cookie, you might want to add some cinnamon and cloves as well.
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- by: Jeseta
- 11 years ago
These were great. I love the idea of a something you can eat like a brownie but has a change from all the chocolate recipes out there. I think I undercooked mine a little bit but it was still great. When it came time to ‘pour’ the mix into the pan I thought perhaps I had made a mistake along the line as it was a thick batter that needed to be spooned into the pan and spread out. I think the wording was just a little off. I also had to use two cups of all purpose flour as I didn’t have any whole wheat flour available. Still great but I might try to get some whole wheat flour for next time to see the difference. I also used golden syrup in place of molasses as that is what I had in the pantry. It was quick and easy to prepare before starting dinner. Thanks for a great recipe!
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- by: Cookdap Member
- 11 years ago
These are so good I’m going to have to ban them from my house! I cannot stop eating them. Chewy, buttery, gingery, brown sugar goodness! I avoid gluten, so I used GF flour but otherwise stuck pretty close to the recipe. I added a sprinkle of nutmeg and allspice and about 1/3 cup soft diced ginger (from King Arthur Flour). Since I was adding a crystallized ginger product, I cut the sugar to 1 1/2 cups and used mostly dark brown sugar. The bars are nice and moist with a lovely ginger flavor. Next time (and there WILL be a next time!!) I may add some fresh ginger, too.
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- by: Missrochester
- 10 years ago
These were extremely flavorful! Yummoooo!! I was a bit concerned they were going to turn out to cake like for my taste so I did tweak the recipe a bit to insure they would have the texture of a brownie!My changes were I melted my butter and only added one egg and used slightly a bit less flour.with my changes produced a Delicious,chewy like brownie! Wonderful!!!! And to the reviewers that said they were bland add a bit more spice to them!!! you cant go wrong with this recipe!!!
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- by: Melchris
- 9 years ago
Amazing!! Gingery, chewy, crunchy edges….all good! Like other reviewers said, it is a thick batter so you need to spoon it into the dish and spread it, does not pour. I cooked it in a glass baking dish for 25 mins and it was perfect. Will be making this one again and again. Thank you!
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- by: Nanibrum
- 9 years ago
Love these, as did the rest of my family! I served them for our Christmas lunch and they were a hit! I did, however, have to leave them in the oven for about 40 mins. Also for the fun of it, I added a bag of pumpkin flavored candy chips, along with some cinnamon. I think next time I may try them plain. Oh I also used only all purpose flour and the consistency was that of a brownie! Very good recipe!
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- by: Shellbelle
- 8 years ago
I’ve been looking for this recipe my entire life. I’m a ginger-aholic and this recipe is so very satisfying for my ginger addiction. Another name could be ginger brownie, as it has the density of a brownie the day after you bake it. It was more cake-like warm from the oven. I ordered it the next day.
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- by: Khughes
- 8 years ago
Yum! The only change I made was to increase the ginger and add a pinch of cayenne as suggested by others. Gives it a subtle kick, not spicy but just a nice long gingery finish. You can taste the molasses as well, so they are a lovely fall and winter flavor. More light and cakey on the edges, more dense and chewy in the middle. Right on target for the baking time. Quick and easy and delicious!
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- by: Vegetathalas
- 8 years ago
Delicious. Fantastic. When I get bad period cramps, I turn to ginger. This batter can hold a lot before it gets too much. I probably threw in a quarter cup of grated fresh and maybe I’ll do more next time. I look forward to messing around with the spices and cooking time. Next time, I’m definitely sugaring the top and maybe adding a little cinnamon or cloves.
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- by: Girdie Fae Thomas
- 8 years ago
Very good flavor as written, but here are the changes i felt it needed: reduce brown sugar to 1 1/4c (or maybe less), and at least a tablespoon of ginger. I was looking for even more spice, though, so i upped mine to almost 2T. I didn’t trust that there was enough batter for a 9×13 pan, but I should have…it rose a good bit and filled out more than I was expecting.
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- by: Alsie1979
- 8 years ago
Definitely a great substitute when you want gingerbread cookies but don’t feel like doing cut outs! I used all white flour because I didn’t have wheat and they came out really well, just like a brownie in consistency. The only thing I didn’t love was that the molasses flavor is very strong. I would cut back on it a bit if I made them again.
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- by: Cookdap Member
- 6 years ago
I made these to take to our fellowship time after our church service. I was tempted to add some cinnamon and cloves, but decided to just stick with the ginger. I’m very happy with these bars! They are like gingerbread with a brownie-like texture. They are dense, slightly chewy and oh, so good! Ginger and molasses is just a great combo! Thanks for the recipe, Jozi!
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- by: Peanut102
- 4 years ago
My hubby and I loved these bars. We?re not fussy about very sweet but love flavour and these delivered. They only seemed to get more flavourful the longer they sat. The only difference I made was I cut the salt in half and on the suggestion of another reviewer, I put in a good Tablespoon of round ginger. Like I said, we love flavour. Once the bars were cool I sifted some icing sugar on top to give them a little festive flare. These will definitely be on my regular baking routine.
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- by: Shauna Eggers
- 3 years ago
Good night, this was SO sugary! I like the concept but the result was so piercingly sweet I couldn’t taste anything but the crunch of sugar between my teeth. Might try another iteration with less sugar and more molasses, and try a lot more ginger (maybe also some other spices to give it a bit more depth of flavor).
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- by: Lauren
- 2 years ago
Absolutely delicious! I did make a couple small changes: we were out of whole wheat flour, so we just used double the amount of all-purpose flour. I also doubled the amount of powdered ginger and also added a generous portion of crystalized ginger, as I wanted to make it have a strong flavor. They turned out tasting a lot like ginger snaps, but with crisp edges and a delightful softness in the middle. All of us loved them and we agreed we are definitely making them again!
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