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Gingerbread Brownies

Fudgy Gingerbread Brownies combining rich chocolate with warm gingerbread spices – molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect holiday treat with chewy texture and festive flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • 2. Melt butter and dark chocolate together in microwave (30-second intervals) or double boiler.
  • 3. Whisk in granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
  • 4. In separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, cloves, and salt.
  • 5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  • 6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • 7. Bake 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center is still slightly soft.
  • 8. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake for fudgy texture.
  • Add chopped crystallized ginger for extra bite.
  • Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges.
  • Store in airtight container up to 5 days.

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Keywords: gingerbread brownies, holiday brownies, molasses brownies, festive desserts