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Decadent Spiced Gingerbread Brownies

Decadent Spiced Gingerbread Brownies for a Cozy Holiday Treat

These Decadent Spiced Gingerbread Brownies combine rich chocolate and warm spices for a perfect festive dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitution: Margarine or coconut oil may be used, but it may alter the flavor and texture slightly.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 3 large Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
For the Spices and Enhancements
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ cup Molasses
For the Chocolatey Goodness
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • cup Chopped Crystallized Ginger

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, and line with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until liquid.
  3. Whisk in 3 large eggs one at a time and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in ½ cup of molasses, 1 cup of chocolate chips, and ⅓ cup of chopped crystallized ginger.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Customize flavors with additional spices or nuts to create a unique twist on these festive brownies.

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