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Chewy Fudgy Gingerbread Brownies with Optional Eggnog Frosting

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Welcome to My Kitchen! Make these incredibly chewy and perfectly spiced Gingerbread Brownies. This recipe delivers rich, fudgy squares packed with warm holiday flavor, perfect for any winter gathering. We include instructions for a simple, creamy eggnog frosting if you want an extra festive touch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

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, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and molasses until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. For fudgy brownies, the center should still look slightly moist when you remove them. A toothpick inserted near the edge should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
  9. Cut into squares. If you are making the optional eggnog frosting, prepare it now and spread it over the cooled brownies before slicing.

Notes

  • For the chewiest texture, make sure you measure your flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off.
  • If you skip the frosting, dust the cooled brownies lightly with powdered sugar for a snowy, festive look.
  • These are excellent make ahead holiday desserts; they store well covered at room temperature for up to three days.

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