Description
These brownies combine the rich flavors of gingerbread with a creamy frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings and family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and spices.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Blend in the molasses and vanilla.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in pan before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, heavy cream, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Spread frosting on cooled brownies, slice, and serve.
Notes
Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting to avoid a melty mess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: gingerbread, brownies, holiday dessert, festive treats, creamy frosting