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Bittersweet Gingerbread Brownies
Bittersweet Gingerbread Brownies ~ these moist and chewy brownies are stepped up with molasses and warm winter spices ~ then topped off with a decadent bittersweet ganache for a unique holiday treat.
Servings: 9 - 12 brownies
Calories: 325 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
brownies
- 1/4 cup 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips DIVIDED you can use semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp powdered ginger
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
bittersweet ganache
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips you can use semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350F Spray and line a 9x9 square baking dish with foil or parchment paper with overhanging edges so you can lift out the cooled brownies for easier cutting.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. Stir to melt. Remove from heat and whisk in the sugars, and molasses. Then whisk in the eggs, one at a time.
- Whisk in the spices, and then stir in the flour and salt. Mix just until everything is well combined. Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake for about 30-33 minutes, just until it is firm in the center, and dry cracks are forming around the edges. Don't over-bake. You can check with a toothpick ~ there should be no wet batter, but fudgey crumbs are ok.
- Let the brownies cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
- Give the chilled ganache a good stir, and spread over the top of the cooled brownies. The ganache will firm up as it sits.
- To make the ganache, heat the cream until it comes to a boil. You can do this in a small saucepan, or in the microwave. (The cream will boil in just under a minute in the microwave) Take the cream off the heat and add the chocolate chips and let sit for 8 minutes. Whisk the ganache until it is smooth and all the chocolate has melted. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until thick enough to spread.
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Notes
- If you like you can omit the ganache and sprinkle the gingerbread brownies with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Information
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
182mg
(8%)
Potassium
205mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
450IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.002mg
(0%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9- 12 brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.