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Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Frosting

Chewy Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Frosting Delight

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Celebrate the holidays with these irresistible Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Frosting, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 8 oz Semisweet Chocolate Adds rich flavor and moist texture
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour Gives structure
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Enhances chocolate flavor
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Infuses warmth
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger Infuses warmth
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg Infuses warmth
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves Infuses warmth
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Key for rising
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda Key for rising
  • 2 Eggs Ensure structure and moisture
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Contributes sweetness and moisture
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Essential for gingerbread flavor
  • 1/4 cup Crystallized Ginger Adds spicy sweetness and chewiness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor
For the Eggnog Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Forms the frosting base
  • 2 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the frosting
  • 1/4 cup Eggnog Infuses festive flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg Adds an extra holiday touch

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large Bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Brownie Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter over low heat until melted and smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
  4. In the bowl with the melted mixture, add light brown sugar, molasses, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk until glossy and combined.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped crystallized ginger.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and softened butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar, ground nutmeg, and eggnog until combined.
  2. Spread the Eggnog Cream Cheese Frosting over the cooled brownies and dust with additional ground nutmeg or cinnamon if desired.
  3. Cut into squares and serve, allowing the flavors to deepen overnight if possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow the brownies to sit overnight for enhanced flavor and texture. Store covered at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.

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