Description
Deliciously spiced gingerbread brownies topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk until smooth and fluffy. Spread over the cooled brownies.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting to keep the frosting intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread, brownies, fall dessert, holiday baking, creamy frosting