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Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix melted butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract; stir until fully blended.
- Whisk dry ingredients in a separate bowl and then fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely and dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
Avoid overmixing to maintain a fudgy texture.
Use a toothpick to check doneness; a few moist crumbs means they’re ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 70