Description
A festive and nostalgic dessert that combines the rich flavors of gingerbread with a creamy frosting, perfect for holiday baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and spices. Whisk together.
- Cream the butter and sugars in another large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the molasses until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the brownies completely before preparing the frosting.
- Beat cream cheese and butter in a bowl until creamy, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar to achieve desired sweetness.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled brownies and sprinkle with cinnamon or chopped nuts.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute gluten-free flour. For a vegan option, use applesauce instead of eggs and adjust ingredients as necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread, brownies, holiday dessert, frosting, spiced dessert