Description
Chewy, spiced Frosted Gingerbread Brownies with a tangy cream cheese frosting — a quick bake and stunning finish that perfectly captures the holiday spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and molasses in a large bowl. Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 22–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- Beat softened butter and cream cheese until creamy. Add vanilla and cinnamon, then gradually mix in powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled brownies, chill for 30 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Best enjoyed chilled or slightly softened at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: gingerbread brownies, holiday dessert, cream cheese frosting, Christmas baking