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Soft Molasses Brownies

Soft Molasses Brownies

Fudgy cocoa brownies sweetened with molasses and warm spices for a soft gingerbread like bite
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16

INGREDIENTS

Dry

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 2 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 4 tsp ground cloves.

Wet

  • 1 2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 3 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Optional

  • 1 2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • nonstick spray or butter for pan
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting.

INSTRUCTIONS

Pan and oven

  • heat oven to 350 F
  • grease and line an 8 inch square pan with parchment leaving overhang.

Mix batter

  • whisk flour cocoa baking powder salt and spices until uniform
  • whisk butter brown sugar and molasses until glossy
  • whisk in eggs one at a time then vanilla
  • fold in dry ingredients just until no dry streaks
  • fold in chocolate chips if using.

Bake and cool

  • spread batter evenly in pan
  • bake until edges are set and center is just barely firm and a toothpick shows moist crumbs 22 to 28 minutes
  • cool in pan 30 minutes then lift out and cool fully before slicing for clean squares.

Notes

1. Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor; do not overbake or brownies will turn cakey; for extra soft texture rest covered overnight; substitute 1 4 cup oil for 1 4 cup of the butter if desired; add 1 tbsp espresso powder to intensify chocolate

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g