Frosted Gingerbread Brownies: The Best Festive Treat to Bake
Enjoy the rich flavors of the holidays with these delicious frosted gingerbread brownies that evoke the spirit of Christmas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter, then mix in brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Once cooled, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the frosting.
- Spread the frosting over cooled brownies and cut into squares.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, add sprinkles on top of the frosting.
- These brownies can also be served warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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