Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over the sides. Spray with cooking spray.
2. Melt 1 stick of butter in a microwave safe bowl. Add the semi-sweet chocolate and let sit for 1-2 minutes then whisk to combine until smooth.
3. To one large mixing bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, salt, and ground cloves. Whisk to combine.
4. To a separate large mixing bowl, add the eggs, brown sugar, molasses, crystalized ginger, and vanilla. Whisk to combine. Add the chocolate/butter mixture and whisk to combine.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
6. Transfer to the baking pan and spread in an even layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool then left on the foil to remove the brownies from the pan.
7. Once completely cool, prepare the frosting. Beat the butter and 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the cream cheese and beat to combine.
8. Add the vanilla, nutmeg, and eggnog and beat to combine. Add the remaining cup of powdered sugar and beat to combine. If the frosting is not your desired consistency, add an additional Tbsp of eggnog.
9. Spread the frosting over the top of the brownies. Sprinkle ground cinnamon lightly over the top.
10. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
11. Store in an airtight container for 1-2 days then transfer to the fridge. Bottom of Form