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Fudgy Spiced Gingerbread Brownies

Two moist, dark chocolate squares of gingerbread brownies resting on a white plate.
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Make rich, fudgy brownies infused with the warm spices of traditional gingerbread. This recipe delivers a comforting, chewy holiday dessert that is simple to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • (Optional Frosting: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons softened butter, 1 tablespoon milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the molasses and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter, for a fudgy texture.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
  9. If using frosting, beat the powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • For extra spice flavor, increase the ground ginger by 1/2 teaspoon.
  • To achieve a very fudgy texture, slightly underbake by 2-3 minutes.
  • If you prefer a chewier brownie, bake closer to 35 minutes.
  • Dust cooled brownies with powdered sugar instead of using frosting for a simpler finish.

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