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Ultimate Fudgy Gingerbread Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting Twist

A close-up of a rich, fudgy gingerbread brownies square topped with a thick layer of white frosting.
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Make rich, fudgy gingerbread brownies packed with warm holiday spices. This recipe delivers a dense, chewy texture perfect for the season, topped with a simple, tangy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and both sugars until well combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the molasses until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter, for a fudgy texture.
  8. While the brownies cool completely in the pan, prepare the frosting. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
  9. Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  10. Cut into squares and serve. This is a great holiday baking treat.

Notes

  • For a stronger gingerbread flavor, increase the ground ginger to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
  • If you prefer an eggnog frosting, substitute the cream cheese frosting ingredients with 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons of prepared eggnog, mixing until smooth.
  • For extra festive presentation, dust the frosted brownies lightly with powdered sugar before slicing.

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