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Use a box of gingerbread cake mix to make the easiest gingerbread brownies for Christmas! They take 5 minutes to prepare with only 4 ingredients. Dust them with powdered sugar in the shape of a gingerbread man or top them with frosting!

gingerbread brownies dusted with powdered sugar gingerbread men in glass 9x13 inch pan on wood background
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I’m all about saving time when it comes to making dessert, especially during the holidays.

Typically I like to make a few different treats, but I try and pick 2-3 really easy recipes and then one recipe that takes more time – like cut out sugar cookies.

This gingerbread brownie box mix recipe would make a great addition to a Christmas cookie plate. I think they would look really cute cut into bite sized brownies and placed in a mini muffin liner – like a petit four!

ingredients to make gingerbread brownies - gingerbread cake mix, evaporated milk, egg yolk, and stick of butter

What size gingerbread box mix to use?

Use the 14.5 oz Betty Crocker’s Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix.

Ingredients

  • 1 Box of Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix, 14.5 oz
  • 1/3 cup of evaporated milk
  • 1 stick melted unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Powdered sugar for dusting the top OR frosting (optional) see frosting suggestions below!
how to add powdered sugar gingerbread man on top of gingerbread brownies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the gingerbread mix, evaporated milk, melted butter, and egg yolk, mix on low with an electric mixer until combined. The mixture will be thick!
  3. Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray, transfer the batter to the pan. Use a spatula to spread the brownie mixture evenly across the pan.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes or until the brownies are set. For a chewier brownie bake for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Allow them to cool, then cut. If desired dust them with powdered sugar or top with frosting. I dusted mine with powdered sugar in the shape of a gingerbread men.
gingerbread brownies dusted with powdered sugar gingerbread men on red plate on wood background

Frosting for gingerbread brownies

Sometimes a brownie needs a good frosting!

Want thicker gingerbread brownies?

Bake this recipe in a square pan, either an 8 inch square or 9 inch square pan for thicker brownies. Check the brownies at 30 minutes and adjust the baking time as needed.

OR Double the recipe and bake in a 9×13 inch pan. Check the brownies at 35 minutes and adjust the baking time as needed.

How to freeze gingerbread brownies

To easily freeze brownies, line the pan with parchment paper before baking. After baking, allow the pan to cool to room temperature. Then place the entire pan in the freezer for 1 hour. After 1 hour, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper. Leave the parchment paper on, wrap the brownie slab in 2 layers of plastic wrap followed by a double layer of aluminum foil. Return to the freezer, freeze up to 3 months.

To thaw, unwrap them from the foil and plastic wrap, then place them on the counter for 3-4 hours. Cut into bars.

gingerbread brownies dusted with powdered sugar gingerbread men on a white platter

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Gingerbread Brownies

By: Beth
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Use a box of gingerbread cake mix to make the easiest gingerbread brownies for Christmas! They take 5 minutes to prepare with only 4 ingredients. Dust them with powdered sugar in the shape of a gingerbread man or top them with frosting!

Ingredients 

  • 1 box Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix, 14.5 oz
  • cup evaporated milk
  • 1 stick melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • Powdered sugar, optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the gingerbread mix, evaporated milk, melted butter, and egg yolk, mix on low with an electric mixer until combined. The mixture will be thick! 
  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray, transfer the batter to the pan. Use a spatula to spread the brownie mixture evenly across the pan. 
  • Bake for 25 minutes for until the brownies are set. For a chewier brownie bake for at least 30 minutes. 
  • Allow them to cool, then cut. If desired dust them with powdered sugar or top with frosting. I dusted mine with powdered sugar in the shape of a gingerbread men. 

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Notes

Want thicker gingerbread brownies?

  • Bake this recipe in a square pan, either an 8 inch square or 9 inch square pan for thicker brownies. Check the brownies at 30 minutes and adjust the baking time as needed. OR Double the recipe and bake in a 9×13 inch pan. Check the brownies at 35 minutes and adjust the baking time as needed. 

How to freeze gingerbread brownies

  • To easily freeze brownies, line the pan with parchment paper before baking. After baking, allow the pan to cool to room temperature. Then place the entire pan in the freezer for 1 hour. After 1 hour, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper. Leave the parchment paper on, wrap the brownie slab in 2 layers of plastic wrap followed by a double layer of aluminum foil. Return to the freezer, freeze up to 3 months. 
  • To thaw, unwrap them from the foil and plastic wrap, then place them on the counter for 3-4 hours. Cut into bars. 

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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22 Comments

  1. Thank you so much for linking up to The Weekend re-Treat Link Party this week on The Best Blog Recipes! Wanted to stop by and “Pin” your post to our Link Party Boards (Recipes or Crafts) while I was here !

    Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes

  2. Oh I bet these are delicious, I love the flavor of gingerbread this time of year. And a quick and easy recipe always goes over well with me. Thanks for sharing.

  3. I’m always looking for more gingerbread recipes, and this is so simple! Thanks for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you next week.

  4. I just found your recipe on Pinterest and am excited to try it. Have you ever sent it in to Betty Crocker? You should, they need new gingerbread recipes, especially using the cake/cookie mix.
    Thank you so much for creating this one and I’m glad I found it!

  5. I think I would like to try these. Certain products can be hard to find in my town. Can you use a mix that is just for gingerbread? or spice cake mix with some ginger added?