Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of warm gingerbread spices and rich, fudgy chocolate in these irresistible Frosted Gingerbread Brownies. A festive holiday treat that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking after each addition. Stir in the molasses.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Refrigerate the frosted brownies for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container.
- Enjoy within a week for best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Frosted Gingerbread Brownies, dessert, holiday treat, gingerbread, brownies