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Fudgy Gingerbread Brownies: The Best Holiday Treat

A close-up, fudgy square of dark chocolate gingerbread brownies resting on a white plate.
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Make rich, chewy gingerbread brownies that combine deep chocolate flavor with warm holiday spices like ginger and cinnamon. This easy recipe delivers a dense, fudgy texture perfect for Christmas baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional inclusion)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. This mixes the sugar crystals so they dissolve better later.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. This step ensures the spices distribute evenly.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix; that develops gluten and makes brownies cakey instead of fudgy.
  6. Stir in the molasses until the batter is uniform in color. Fold in the chocolate chips if you are using them.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter. This is key for a gooey Christmas dessert.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
  10. Cut into squares. Dust with powdered sugar for a festive finish, or top with your favorite frosting.

Notes

  • For the fudgiest texture, slightly underbake them. They will continue to set as they cool.
  • If you want a stronger molasses flavor, use dark molasses instead of standard unsulfured.
  • To make Frosted Gingerbread Brownies, use a simple cream cheese frosting or an eggnog glaze after the bars are completely cool.

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