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Gingerbread Brownies

Irresistible Gingerbread Brownies for a Cozy Holiday Treat

These Gingerbread Brownies combine traditional holiday flavors with rich chocolate for a delightful treat that's quick to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Unsulphured Molasses or honey/maple syrup as substitutes
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan alternative
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for extra moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda essential for rise
  • ½ cup Cocoa Powder or melted semi-sweet chocolate for variation
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves
For the Garnish
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar optional, for dusting before serving

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Microwave
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, melt the unsalted butter and then mix in the molasses and sugar.
  4. Beat in the eggs gently until just combined.
  5. Stir in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.

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