Description
A spiced brownie base topped with cream cheese frosting for a festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir in granulated sugar.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and molasses. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking powder.
- Pour dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Store brownies in the refrigerator.
- Let brownies come to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg