Christmas brownies (VIDEO) served in a small ramekin, showcasing its decadent layers. The brownie itself is rich and fudgy, baked to perfection with a slightly crispy top that gives way to a gooey center. Siting proudly on top are mini gingerbread man cookies, marshmallows and chocolate chips.
The combination of the soft brownie, the crunch of the gingerbread man and the sweetness of the marshmallows makes a delightful treat, perfect for cozy gatherings or as a comforting dessert.
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Before cooking
link of everything we used for this recipe.
Before you start, gather all the ingredients needed for the Christmas brownies (VIDEO). If you are missing any ingredients, make a list and visit the store. Make sure to check the expiration dates on baking powder and spices, specially if you haven’t used them recently.
Gather all the equipment and tools to avoid interruptions during the process.
Clean your counter top or baking area to make room for your ingredients and tools. Weight all the necessary ingredients using a food scale or measuring cups.
Organize all the ingredients in order you’ll be using them. In one side, place all the ingredients for the brownie and on the other side the ones you’ll need for the gingerbread man cookies.
Prepare the ramekins, make sure they are clean and ready to be filled. Grease each one using butter or cooking spray.
With all the ingredients measured, equipments set up, and your workspace organized you are now ready to start baking. This preparation will help the process go smoothly and efficiently, allowing you to focus on creating those delicious brownies topped with gingerbread man cookies and marshmallows!!
Materials
you need to make Christmas brownies (VIDEO)
- Food scale or measuring cups, used to accurately measure both dry and wet ingredients.
- Mixing bowls, are essential for combining ingredients
- Whisk, electric mixer or stand mixer, is used to mix ingredients by hand and for creaming the egg
- Rubber spatula, to fold the eggs into the batter and scrapping down the sides of the bowl.
- Baking pan, prevents the ramekins from moving around and makes it easier to transport to the oven.
- Ramekins, to bake the brownies
- Rolling pin, is used to flatten the cookie dough
- Gingerbread man cookie cutter, used to cut the right shape
- Pan, to brown the butter
different toppings
- Ice cream
- chocolate sauce
- caramel
- sprinkles
- marshmallows
- strawberries
- nuts
Tips
brownie
- Choose high quality chocolate and cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
- Make brown butter ( Don’t burn it )
- Don’t over mix the brownie batter, mix the ingredients only until just combined to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.
- Cream the eggs until they are white-Ish
gINGERBREAD MAN COOKIES
- Use molases if you can, don’t use honey.
- use cooled brown butter.
- use all the spices listed on the recipe for a more flavorful cookie dough
Questions
how do i know if the butter is browned enough?
the butter should turn a golden brown color and emit a nutty aroma. Be careful to watch it closely as it can quickly go from browned to burnt.
what should i do if the butter burns?
If the butter burns is best to start over as burnt butter can impact a bitter flavor to your dish. Keep a close eye on it during cooking to avoid this.
Can i freeze the brownies?
yes, they can be frozen. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months.
can i decorate the gingerbread man cookies?
yes, use royal icing or melted chocolate to make the face and body parts.
When should i add the marshmallows?
add the marshmallows in the last few minutes of baking to allow them to puff up.
how do i achieve a toasted marshmallow effect?
after adding the marshmallows you can broil them for a minute or two or until they are golden brown but watch Closely to prevent burning.
Process
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RECIPE
Recipe in cups and grams. You can find the cup measurements in the printable recipe scrolling down at the end.
Ingredients
brownie
- 2 eggs
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 130 grams brown butter
- 180 grams dark chocolate
- 45 grams all purpose flour
- 45 grams cocoa powder
- 100 grams chocolate chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger ground
Gingerbread man
click here for the gingerbread man recipe
- 75 grams all purpose flour
- 35 grams bread flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 37 grams brown butter
- 37 grams brown sugar
- 50 grams molases
- 1/4 egg
toppings
- Chocolate chips
- marshmallows
- sprinkles
Step by step
brownie
1)First step, eggs
Cream the eggs and sugar, in a mixing bowl whisk together 2 eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Use a whisk, an electric mixer or stand mixer to beat the mixture vigorously until it becomes pale, thick and frothy. This step is crucial as it incorporates air.
2)Second step, brown butter
In a sauce pan melt the butter over medium heat. Allow it to melt completely, then continue to cook stirring occasionally until the butter takes on a rich, golden brown hue and releases a nutty aroma. This process enhances the flavor and adds a deeper complexity to the brownie.
3)Third step, melt chocolate
Place the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot brown butter over the chocolate. Let it sit for a few moments to allow the heat from the butter to melt the chocolate, then stir until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
4)Forth step, dry ingredients
Add all the dry ingredients to the melted chocolate with butter, start by adding all purpose flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon and ginger ground. Mix the ingredients until just combined.
brownie batter
5)Fifth step, Brownie
gently fold the eggs into the chocolate mixture. Making sure not to over- mix.
preheat the oven
6)Sixth step, preheat oven
Stir into the batter chocolate chips. Pour the brownie batter into the previously greased ramekins and preheat the oven to 350 F ( 175 C ).
gingerbread man cookies
7)Seventh step, Cookie dough
You can find the whole process on how to make the gingerbread man cookie HERE. In this post we are gonna explain it just a little.
In a separate bowl mix the dry ingredients, all purpose flour, bread flour, baking powder, brown sugar, pinch of salt, ginger ground, cinnamon, nutmeg. Once the dry ingredients are mixed incorporate the brown butter, molases and half an egg. Then, cover it in plastic wrap and allow it to set in the fridge for 30 minutes if you have time.
Roll out the cookie dough using a rolling pin and cut the gingerbread mans.
bake
8)Eight step, Bake
Add more chocolate chunks and the gingerbread man cookies on top of the Christmas brownies (VIDEO). Place the ramekins in a baking pan and bake them in the preheated oven for about 15 – 20 minutes, about two minutes before removing the ramekins from the oven, add marshmallows on top. Return to the oven until the marshmallows are slightly melted and golden.
9)Ninth step, enjoy
Allow the ramekins to cool slightly before serving or decorating. Add festive sprinkles on top and enjoy!
Christmas brownies (VIDEO)
Equipment
- Food scale or measuring cups, used to accurately measure both dry and wet ingredients.
- Mixing bowls, are essential for combining ingredients
- Whisk, electric mixer or stand mixer, is used to mix ingredients by hand and for creaming the egg
- Rubber spatula, to fold the eggs into the batter and scrapping down the sides of the bowl.
- Baking pan, prevents the ramekins from moving around and makes it easier to transport to the oven.
- Ramekins, to bake the brownies
- Rolling pin, is used to flatten the cookie dough
- Gingerbread man cookie cutter, used to cut the right shape
- Pan, to brown the butter
Ingredients
brownie
- 2 eggs
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 130 grams brown butter
- 180 grams dark chocolate
- 45 grams all purpose flour
- 45 grams cocoa powder
- 100 grams chocolate chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger ground
Gingerbread man
- 75 grams all purpose flour
- 35 grams bread flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 37 grams brown butter
- 37 grams brown sugar
- 50 grams molases
- ¼ egg
toppings
- Chocolate chips
- marshmallows
- sprinkles
Instructions
brownie
1)First step, eggs
- Cream the eggs and sugar, in a mixing bowl whisk together 2 eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Use a whisk, an electric mixer or stand mixer to beat the mixture vigorously until it becomes pale, thick and frothy. This step is crucial as it incorporates air.
2)Second step, brown butter
- In a sauce pan melt the butter over medium heat. Allow it to melt completely, then continue to cook stirring occasionally until the butter takes on a rich, golden brown hue and releases a nutty aroma. This process enhances the flavor and adds a deeper complexity to the brownie.
3)Third step, melt chocolate
- Place the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot brown butter over the chocolate. Let it sit for a few moments to allow the heat from the butter to melt the chocolate, then stir until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
4)Forth step, dry ingredients
- Add all the dry ingredients to the melted chocolate with butter, start by adding all purpose flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon and ginger ground. Mix the ingredients until just combined.
brownie batter
5)Fifth step, Brownie
- gently fold the eggs into the chocolate mixture. Making sure not to over- mix.
- preheat the oven
6)Sixth step, preheat oven
- Stir into the batter chocolate chips. Pour the brownie batter into the previously greased ramekins and preheat the oven to 350 F ( 175 C ).
gingerbread man cookies
7)Seventh step, Cookie dough
- You can find the whole process on how to make the gingerbread man cookie HERE. In this post we are gonna explain it just a little.
- In a separate bowl mix the dry ingredients, all purpose flour, bread flour, baking powder, brown sugar, pinch of salt, ginger ground, cinnamon, nutmeg. Once the dry ingredients are mixed incorporate the brown butter, molases and half an egg. Then, cover it in plastic wrap and allow it to set in the fridge for 30 minutes if you have time.
- Roll out the cookie dough using a rolling pin and cut the gingerbread mans.
bake
8)Eight step, Bake
- Add more chocolate chunks and the gingerbread man cookies on top of the Christmas brownies (VIDEO). Place the ramekins in a baking pan and bake them in the preheated oven for about 15 – 20 minutes, about two minutes before removing the ramekins from the oven, add marshmallows on top. Return to the oven until the marshmallows are slightly melted and golden.
9)Ninth step, enjoy
- Allow the ramekins to cool slightly before serving or decorating. Add festive sprinkles on top and enjoy!
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