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Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Delight in the rich flavors of these Gingerbread Brownies topped with a luscious Eggnog Cream Cheese Frosting. Combining warm spices and festive ingredients, these brownies offer a perfect holiday treat that’s moist, flavorful, and beautifully complemented by a creamy, spiced frosting.

Ingredients

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Brownies

  • 4 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 3 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Eggnog Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1–2 tablespoons eggnog
  • Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F to prepare for baking the brownies.
  2. Prepare Pan: Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with foil, allowing a large overhang lengthwise to lift the brownies later. Grease the foil with butter or spray with nonstick cooking spray mixed with flour. Set aside.
  3. Melt Chocolate and Butter: Melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add chopped semisweet chocolate and let sit for about 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth and fully melted.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients (Bowl One): In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, salt, and ground cloves. Set aside.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients (Bowl Two): In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, light brown sugar, molasses, finely chopped crystallized ginger, and vanilla extract until combined. Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate and butter mixture.
  6. Combine: Fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients gently with a rubber spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep brownies tender.
  7. Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Cool: Remove pan from oven and let brownies cool completely on a wire rack. Use the foil overhang to lift brownies out of the pan once cooled.
  9. Make Frosting – Beat Butter and Sugar: With a handheld mixer, beat softened butter and 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  10. Add Cream Cheese: Increase mixer speed to medium-high. Add cream cheese pieces one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until smooth.
  11. Flavor and Thin Frosting: Mix in vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon eggnog. Beat to combine. Gradually add the remaining 1 cup powdered sugar. Add additional eggnog, a teaspoon at a time, until desired frosting consistency is reached.
  12. Frost Brownies: Evenly spread the frosting over the cooled brownies. Lightly sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for garnish.
  13. Store: Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, then refrigerate to preserve freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure brownies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use fresh eggnog for best flavor in frosting; adjust quantity to achieve desired consistency.
  • Crystallized ginger adds texture and spice; chop finely for even distribution.
  • Rotate pan halfway during baking to promote even cooking.
  • Brownies can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for several days—bring to room temperature before serving.

Keywords: gingerbread brownies, eggnog frosting, holiday dessert, spiced brownies, cream cheese frosting

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