: Frosted Gingerbread Brownies with Ermine Frosting

These Frosted Gingerbread Brownies combine the spiced warmth of classic gingerbread with the dense, chewy texture of brownies—all finished with a whipped, velvety gingerbread ermine frosting. The brownies are sweetened with brown sugar and molasses for depth, while the frosting adds a buttery, cloud-like finish infused with holiday spices. Perfect for holiday trays, festive gatherings, or cozy winter desserts, they deliver the comfort of gingerbread with the indulgence of a frosted bar.

Ingredients

Gingerbread Brownies

• 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 ½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Gingerbread Ermine Frosting

• 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon gingerbread spice mix*
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  

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