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Fudgy Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Glaze

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Make rich, fudgy gingerbread brownies packed with warm holiday spices like ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. Top these easy Christmas brownies with a simple eggnog glaze for a festive dessert.

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
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream (for glaze)
  • 1/4 teaspoon rum extract or vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and molasses until combined.
  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 to keep the brownies fudgy.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, and rum or vanilla extract until smooth. Add more liquid, a teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  10. Once the brownies are cool, drizzle or spread the eggnog glaze over the top. Let the glaze set before cutting into squares for serving.

Notes

  • For a chocolate gingerbread brownie variation, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
  • If you prefer a simple finish, dust the cooled brownies with powdered sugar instead of using the glaze.
  • To achieve a truly gooey brownie recipe texture, slightly underbake them by 2-3 minutes.

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