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Fudgy Gingerbread Brownies for Cozy Winter Nights

Close-up of three fudgy gingerbread brownies stacked on a white plate, dusted with powdered sugar.
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Make these fudgy gingerbread brownies to get the perfect blend of rich chocolate and warm, aromatic gingerbread spices. This recipe delivers a dense, moist texture ideal for a comforting holiday dessert.

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
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting or for simple glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the molasses and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain a fudgy texture.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter. Do not overbake; this ensures a fudgy result.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Once cool, lift the brownies out using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, or prepare a simple glaze if desired.

Notes

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • If you prefer a chewy texture over fudgy, slightly increase the flour by 2 tablespoons.
  • For a simple glaze, whisk 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of milk and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over cooled brownies.

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