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Frosted Gingerbread Brownies Recipe

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These Frosted Gingerbread Brownies combine the rich, spicy flavors of gingerbread with the dense, fudgy texture of classic brownies, topped with a creamy Gingerbread Ermine Frosting. Perfectly spiced and decadently sweet, this festive treat is ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy winter days.

Ingredients

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Brownies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Gingerbread Ermine Frosting

  • 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon gingerbread spice mix (typically a blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal of brownies later.
  2. Combine butter and brown sugar: In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the two eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and kosher salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixes: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter and egg mixture, stirring gently until just combined and no dry streaks remain.
  6. Bake the brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 28-33 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  7. Cool the brownies: Remove from oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
  8. Prepare the frosting base: While the brownies cool, whisk together the milk and flour in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly for 3-5 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency and coats the back of a spoon.
  9. Cool the pudding: Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the mixture to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming and let cool to room temperature.
  10. Cream butter and sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and 1 cup packed light brown sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  11. Add pudding and spices: Add the cooled milk-flour mixture and gingerbread spice mix to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping sides as necessary.
  12. Whisk in vanilla: Switch to the whisk attachment. Add vanilla extract and mix on high speed for 7-8 minutes until the frosting is smooth, creamy, and fluffy.
  13. Frost the brownies: Spread the Gingerbread Ermine Frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help the batter mix smoothly and ensure even baking.
  • Press plastic wrap directly onto the pudding surface to prevent a skin from forming as it cools.
  • Gingerbread spice mix can be substituted with equal parts ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • Brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For easier removal, allow the parchment paper to overhang the edges of the pan before pouring in the batter.

Keywords: Gingerbread brownies, gingerbread dessert, holiday brownies, gingerbread frosting, festive brownies

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