Plus, this recipe takes all of 20 minutes to put together and 25 minutes to bake.

Waiting for it to cool with be hard, but totally worth it.

These brownies have a kiss of aromatic spicescardamom, cinnamon, and clovesthe perfect complement to chocolate.

Spiced brownies on a white platter.

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They are sweetened with brown sugar, which also pairs perfectly with chocolate.

It is Ramadan after all, and these brownies are extra special for those who are fasting.

These are not your everyday brownies, though nothing should stop you from baking them every day!

Spiced brownies dusted with cocoa powder.

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A Little Parchment Paper Hack

I like to line the baking dish with parchment paper slings.

Its a super quick and easy way to get the brownies out.

Plus, it makes cleanup easy too.

Slice of spiced brownie on a small plate.

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Lay the first piece down, pressing into the bottom edges so that it lays flat.

Lay the second piece going the opposite way so that all four sides are covered with parchment.

Delicious Ways to Play With the Recipe

Are the Brownies Done?

Spiced brownies on a white platter.

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Its a fine balance, making sure they arent undercooked or overbaked.

Usually, you test your cakes for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.

It should come out clean.

Parchment paper lined baking dish.

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But remember these are fudgy brownies.

So, the toothpick should come out with moist crumbs stuck to it.

If it comes out clean, the brownies are overbaked.

Butter and chocolate melting in a double boiler.

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Once they are out of the oven, allow the brownies to come to room temperature.

Then, use that fancy parchment paper sling to transfer the brownies onto a wire rack.

About Edible Rose Petals

Look at those beautiful rose petals on top!

Melted chocolate.

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I keep dried edible rose petals in my pantry.

You know what I love about them?

They are not a single-use ingredient.

Brownie batter in a bowl.

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you’re free to use dried rose petals as a garnish ondipsorhummusyour guests will be wowed!

Sprinkle them on tea cakes with some icing sugar.

If using a ceramic or glass baking dish, the oven temperature should be set to 325F.

Brownie batter in a bowl with flour and nuts.

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Butter the sides of a 9x9-inch cake pan or baking dish.

Lightly butter the parchment paper and set the pan aside.

Fill a medium pot with at least 2 inches of water.

Brownie batter in the cake pan.

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Set it over medium heat to bring the water to a gentle boil.

Place a medium heat-proof bowl on top of the pot.

The boiling water should not touch the bottom of the bowl.

Baked brownies on parchment paper.

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This is your double-boiler.

Add the chocolate and butter into the bowl and gently stir with a rubber spatula until smooth.

Set the bowl aside to cool for 7 to 10 minutes, until the mixture comes to room temperature.

Add flour and mix on low speed until smooth and no dry pockets of flour are visible.

Try not to overmix the batter.

Fold in the walnuts with a rubber spatula, until evenly distributed.

Use a rubber spatula to scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.

Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.

Transfer the cake pan onto a wire rack until fully cooled.

Then, use the parchment paper slings to lift out the brownies.

Left on the counter, they are best eaten within 1 to 2 days.

it’s possible for you to refrigerate them for 3 to 4 days.

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