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Delicious Gingerbread Brownies You Will Love

Delicious Gingerbread Brownies Recipe made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  4. In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix with brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. If using, fold in the nuts at this stage.
  8. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Slice into squares and enjoy!