Frosted Gingerbread Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cunsalted butter
melted
- 1 ½ clight brown sugar
packed
- 2 largeeggs
room temperature
- 2 tbspmolasses
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 2 ½ call-purpose flour
- 1 tbspground ginger
- 2 tspcinnamon
- 1 tspbaking powder
- ½ tspkosher salt
- 1 cwhole milk
- 5 tbspall-purpose flour
- 1 cunsalted butter
room temperature
- 1 clight brown sugar
packed
- 1 tspgingerbread spice mix
- 1 tspvanilla extract
Directions
Gingerbread brownies
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Stir well.
- 3
Mix in eggs, molasses, and vanilla.
- 4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter and egg mixture until completely combined.
- 6
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 28-33 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is no longer jiggly.
- 7
Allow brownies to cool completely before adding the frosting.
Gingerbread ermine frosting
- 1
While brownies are cooling, prepare the Gingerbread Ermine Frosting. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk and flour. Cook, whisking constantly, for 3-5 minutes, or until no lumps remain and the mixture thickens and resembles a very thick pudding. It should coat the back of a spoon.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. (Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly on top to prevent a skin from forming.)
- 3
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Stop the mixer and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Add the cooled milk mixture and gingerbread spice mix to the bowl of the stand mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy (2-3 minutes), pausing to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 5
Switch to the whisk attachment. Add vanilla and mix on high for 7-8 minutes, or until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- 6
Spread the frosting over the cooled gingerbread brownies, slice, and serve.
Frosted Gingerbread Brownies
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About this Recipe
Craving a festive treat that combines the warmth of gingerbread with the irresistible indulgence of a brownie? These Frosted Gingerbread Brownies are exactly what you need to elevate your holiday dessert spread and delight anyone who tries them.
This recipe shines by pairing a tender, perfectly spiced gingerbread brownie base with a silky-smooth, creamy ermine frosting. The meticulous balance of spices in the brownie creates a comforting depth, while the decadent, melt-in-your-mouth frosting adds a luxurious contrast that sets these brownies apart from simpler versions.
Prepare for a delightful sensory experience. Each bite of these Frosted Gingerbread Brownies delivers a comforting blend of warm ginger, cinnamon, and molasses from the brownie, perfectly balanced by the sweet, spiced ermine frosting. The brownies themselves are wonderfully soft and tender, providing a substantial yet yielding base for the luxurious frosting. You'll find yourself reaching for another one before you know it, savoring the harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
You can easily tailor the spice level in both the brownie and the frosting. For a bolder ginger kick, consider slightly increasing the ground ginger in the brownie base. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can slightly reduce the amount of cinnamon or ginger. While the recipe calls for light brown sugar, you could experiment with dark brown sugar for a deeper molasses note in the brownies. For the ermine frosting, if whole milk isn't on hand, 2% milk can be used, though it might yield a slightly less rich texture.
These Frosted Gingerbread Brownies are an absolute showstopper, perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy winter evenings, or any time you want to share a truly special homemade dessert. Serve them on a pretty platter to highlight their beautiful frosted top, perhaps with a dusting of extra cinnamon or a few festive sprinkles.