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Frosted Gingerbread Brownies Recipe

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This Frosted Gingerbread Brownies recipe combines the rich, spicy flavors of gingerbread with the dense, fudgy texture of brownies, topped with a creamy and fluffy Gingerbread Ermine Frosting. Perfect for cozy, festive occasions, these brownies deliver a delightful blend of warm spices, molasses sweetness, and a smooth, buttery frosting that beautifully complements the spiced base.

Ingredients

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Gingerbread 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*
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Combine Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter and packed light brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the room temperature eggs one at a time, 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 evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
  6. Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 28 to 33 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just firm and no longer jiggles.
  7. Cool Completely: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  8. Prepare the Gingerbread Ermine Frosting – Cook Milk and Flour: While the brownies are cooling, whisk together the whole milk and flour in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture thickens into a lump-free, thick pudding coating the back of a spoon.
  9. Cool the Milk Mixture: Remove from heat and cover the pudding with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent skin formation. Let it cool to room temperature.
  10. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the room temperature butter and packed light brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl sides.
  11. Add Cooled Milk Mixture and Spice: Add the cooled milk-flour pudding and the gingerbread spice mix to the butter mixture. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
  12. Whisk in Vanilla and Whip: Switch to the whisk attachment and add vanilla extract. Whip on high speed for 7 to 8 minutes until the frosting is smooth, creamy, and fluffy.
  13. Frost the Brownies: Spread the gingerbread ermine frosting evenly over the completely cooled brownies. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the eggs are at room temperature before mixing.
  • The gingerbread spice mix typically contains cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice; adjust amount to taste.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal of brownies from the baking dish.
  • Allow the frosting to fully whip for a light, fluffy texture.
  • Store leftover brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To prevent skin from forming on the pudding base, cover it with plastic wrap pressed directly on its surface while cooling.

Keywords: gingerbread brownies, frosted brownies, gingerbread dessert, spiced brownies, holiday desserts, gingerbread ermine frosting

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