These Gingerbread Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies combine the rich, warm molasses flavor of gingerbread with a creamy swirl of cheesecake, creating a delightful spiced holiday dessert. With their chewy fudgy texture, these brownies are perfect for cozy Christmas baking and are sure to be a hit at any festive gathering.

This Pinterest trending recipe is not only easy to make but also offers a unique twist on traditional brownies, making them a standout treat during the holiday season.

Decadent Gingerbread Brownies with Cream Cheese Swirl

These brownies feature a rich gingerbread base swirled with a luscious cream cheese mixture, resulting in a perfect balance of flavors. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 delicious brownies.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
2. Make the Gingerbread Batter: In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Swirl: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the Brownies: Pour half of the gingerbread batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then add the remaining gingerbread batter on top. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the cream cheese into the gingerbread batter.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 brownies
• Calories: 200kcal
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 26g