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Frosted Gingerbread Brownies Recipe

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Delight in the warm spices and rich flavors of Frosted Gingerbread Brownies. These moist, ginger-infused brownies are topped with a creamy Gingerbread Ermine Frosting, combining the classic comfort of gingerbread with a decadent twist perfect for holiday treats or year-round indulgence.

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 (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. This will help prevent sticking and make it easier to remove the brownies after baking.
  2. Combine butter and brown sugar. In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and packed light brown sugar until well combined and smooth.
  3. Mix in wet ingredients. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the molasses and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and kosher salt to distribute the spices evenly.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined to form a smooth batter.
  6. Bake brownies. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread it flat. Bake for 28-33 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter. Avoid overbaking to maintain moistness.
  7. Cool brownies. Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack before frosting.
  8. Cook milk and flour mixture. While the brownies cool, prepare the frosting by whisking whole milk and all-purpose flour together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Continuously whisk for 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency and has no lumps.
  9. Cool pudding mixture. Remove the saucepan from heat and cover the surface with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the mixture to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool to room temperature.
  10. Cream butter and sugar. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together room temperature butter and packed light brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides as necessary.
  11. Add cooled pudding and spices. Add the cooled milk-flour mixture and the gingerbread spice mix to the creamed butter and sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting looks light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, scraping the bowl sides as needed.
  12. Incorporate vanilla and finish frosting. Switch to the whisk attachment, add vanilla extract, and beat on high speed for 7-8 minutes until the frosting is smooth, creamy, and spreadable.
  13. Frost and serve. Spread the gingerbread Ermine frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Slice into squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and butter when creaming to ensure a smooth batter and frosting.
  • The gingerbread spice mix can be made by combining cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ground ginger for a warm, balanced flavor.
  • Do not overbake the brownies to keep them moist and tender.
  • Cover the pudding mixture directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming on the frosting base.
  • These brownies can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 4 days.

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