Thursday, March 31, 2011

Chocolate Gingerbread Brownies

This is the second pass I took at these gingerbread brownies....originally blondies, but at this point they really are brownies.  The cocoa powder blended the chocolate flavor in nicely...but it did mute the gingerbread a bit.  The texture does lean more towards cake rather than brownies.

Oh gingerbread....how I love you.


Chocolate Gingerbread Brownies

1 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 cup tub margarine, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup molasses

Mix together the melted margarine, brown sugar, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, and molasses.  Beat in eggs.  Add in flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. 

Pour batter into a greased 9x9 pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until it tests as done.  Cool before slicing.
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36 comments:

  1. Beth MichelleMarch 31, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Wow these sound Amazing! Great combo of flavors

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  2. SandraMarch 31, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    How tall, proud and beautiful..and tasty of course your brownies are..I love the recipe and your photo!!!

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  3. RavieNomNomsMarch 31, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Wow that's great!

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  4. Jill | Dulce DoughMarch 31, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    What a great flavor combo!

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  5. The Chocolate PriestessMarch 31, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Looks good and yeah, cocoa will mute other flavors, which I personally like, but just add more ginger, right?

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  6. ChristinaMarch 31, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    What a cool combination!

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  7. Xiaolu @ 6 BittersweetsMarch 31, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Mmm an interesting combination that I'd surely love. Your nutella cake looks AWESOME too!

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  8. Jill ColonnaMarch 31, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    chocolate ginger is my idea of heaven. Brownies, check. Gingerbread, check. Love them both but THIS has to be the first time I've seen such a gorgeous looking mixture! That rocks.

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  9. Mary BergfeldMarch 31, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This is a combination I haven't tried. It really looks wonderful. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  10. Sweet And CrumbyMarch 31, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Oh my, I have never tried gingerbread flavors with chocolate before. Don't tell me I now have to add another favorite flavor with chocolate to my "what goes smashingly with chocolate" list! These look rich and amazing!

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  11. KankanaMarch 31, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    ginger.. nutmeg.. cloves.. cinnamon!! amazing flavor!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    These brownies look heavenly and delicious! :)

    xx,
    Tammy

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  13. Whats Cookin Italian Style CuisineMarch 31, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Imake a chocolate cookie with these spices so I know these brownie rock! I will try them soon!

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  14. All That's Left Are The CrumbsMarch 31, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    These look and sound delicious. Such a great combination.

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  15. Lindsey @ Gingerbread BagelsMarch 31, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I LOVE gingerbread!! :) These brownies look AMAZING. I love the chocolate ginger combination.

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  16. SandraMarch 31, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Oh Gingerbread we love you too!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Mmmm...I love gingerbread too! These brownies sound incredible! :)

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  18. Melissa@EyesBiggerMarch 31, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    stick anything with ginger in it in front of me and I'll snarffle it down. These sound soooo good.

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  19. Diethood.comMarch 31, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    chocolate and ginger... those two flavors in one brownie...oh my word, deliciousness!!!

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  20. The Harried CookMarch 31, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    :) that looks delicious! I love gingerbread and I have never thought of gingerbread brownies! I am sure they'll be awesome! I think I can imagine the smell of it already! :) Yummy!

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  21. Evelyne CulturEatzApril 1, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    I don't think I have ever had a spiced brownie before? Wow that is very cool! Sounds awesome.

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  22. Medeja- CranberryJamApril 1, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Gingerbread is a good thing.. Chocolate gingerbread I guess even better :D

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  23. Susi's Kochen und BackenApril 1, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Gingerbread brownies sounds amazing and remind me of an Indian spice cake that my mom used to make. Yummy!

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  24. Beloved GreenApril 1, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Its the molasses that is making me get excited for this recipe. Nomnomnom...

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  25. We Are Not MarthaApril 1, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Chocolate and gingerbread is such an amazing combination. These look decadent! :)

    Sues

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  26. AmyApril 1, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Chocolate and ginger are a match made in heaven, and combining them in brownies is a wonderful idea! These look so moist and chocolaty, like a dark cake! Yum!

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  27. ShirleyApril 1, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Chocolate and ginger...is a great combination.

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  28. Vicki WildeApril 2, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Chocolate and gingerbread sounds like a wonderful combination! These brownies look so moist and fluffy too, must give them a try!

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  29. Meagan @ Scarletta BakesApril 2, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Wow do these brownies look good.

    Interesting and delicious all at once.

    Thanks so much for the post and recipe - I can't wait to give these brownies a shot!

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  30. TiffanyApril 3, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Here's that gingerbread again! And with one of my favorite flavors! CHOCOLATE! Mmmmmm!

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  31. EileenApril 3, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    These look and sound yummie! I bet the smell coming from your oven while they were baking was out of this world.

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  32. A little bit of everythingApril 3, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    chocolate-ginger, oh, what a great combo.
    love your honesty about these brownies, maybe topped with some ganache and turn them into cake bars

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  33. RyanApril 3, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Oooh, these sound wonderful! I bet the spice and chocolate are delicious together. Sounds great!

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  34. JasmyneTeaApril 4, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    These brownies look SO good, and cakey brownies are my favourite. Add ginger... And well, you're lucky I don't know where you live, otherwise I'd be plotting ways in which to steal these bad boys. Oh well. I'll just have to make them :)

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  35. Magic of SpiceApril 4, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    You said gingerbread, and I say I'm in love...so delicious!

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  36. TerraApril 8, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Love this recipe, and the mix of flavors! I love ginger cake, and brownies, why not mix them right? YUM-O!
    Take care,
    Terra

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