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Fudgy Gingerbread Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Close-up of a fudgy gingerbread brownies slice topped with white frosting and chocolate chips.
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Make rich, fudgy brownies infused with classic gingerbread spices and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting for a perfect holiday dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • For the Frosting: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Grease the paper lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the molasses and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter, for a fudgy texture.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  11. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the frosting is light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  12. Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  13. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • For chewier brownies, reduce the baking time by 2-3 minutes.
  • If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
  • Chill the frosted brownies for 30 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices.

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