Spiced Chewy Gingerbread Brownies (Printable Version)

Rich, chewy gingerbread brownies layered with warming spices for a comforting, flavorful dessert experience.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 227 grams unsalted butter
02 - 200 grams granulated sugar
03 - 320 grams molasses
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 240 milliliters boiling water

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 344 grams all-purpose flour
07 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - ½ teaspoon ground cloves
10 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
12 - ½ teaspoon salt

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease a 23x33 cm baking pan.
02 - In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat, then stir in sugar and molasses until well blended.
03 - Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
06 - Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly, then bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares and serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For enhanced depth, substitute with dark molasses and adjust spices; adding a pinch of cayenne offers subtle heat. Store airtight at room temperature up to three days.