Description
Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Frosting are a rich, spiced twist on traditional brownies, topped with a creamy, festive eggnog frosting. This cozy holiday dessert combines the warmth of gingerbread with the indulgence of fudgy brownies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Eggnog Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp eggnog
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, molasses, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add eggnog and nutmeg, then beat in powdered sugar until fluffy and spreadable.
- Frost cooled brownies, slice, and serve. Store leftovers in the fridge.
Notes
- Add white chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Use spiced rum in place of eggnog for an adults-only version.
- Sprinkle top with cinnamon sugar or holiday sprinkles before serving.
- Frosting can be made ahead and chilled until ready to use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: gingerbread brownies, eggnog frosting, holiday dessert, Christmas brownies, spiced brownies