Description
A fudgy, warmly spiced brownie infused with molasses and ginger, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter
- 6 oz (170 g) bittersweet chocolate (60–70% cacao), chopped
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (85 g) blackstrap or dark molasses
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp (140 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature + 2 tablespoons sugar (optional for swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line the pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Melt butter and chocolate together over a double boiler or in the microwave. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk in granulated and brown sugar until dissolved. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and molasses.
- In another bowl, sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- If adding cream cheese, beat it with sugar until smooth, dollop onto batter, and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 28–35 minutes, checking for doneness. Center should be set but slightly soft.
- Cool completely in pan on a wire rack before slicing. Chill for cleaner slices.
Notes
For the best texture, avoid overmixing and be cautious with baking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: gingerbread, brownies, holiday dessert, chocolate, baked goods