My family never decorated for Christmas until the 1st of December. My mom hated that Thanksgiving got lost in the hustle and bustle of Christmas. Sadly I think that it has gotten even worse (hello Black Friday starting on Thanksgiving night! BOOO!!). And yet, here I am posting about Christmas and it’s not even December yet. But, these gingerbread brownies were too good to not share right away. Plus, I think they’re pretty. 🙂
Ok, I have to admit that for the past two years I’ve been decorating the day after Thanksgiving. It just seems easier to pound it out before everything gets all crazy, and we still get to enjoy Thanksgiving. Sorry, Mom. It just had to happen. And because we were decorating and we had such a quiet little Thanksgiving with my sister I went ahead and whipped up some of these pretty babies.
I love the gingery brownie and the white chocolate cream cheese frosting is not only a mouthful, it’s a delicious one. We threw some chopped craisins on top just to add a bright pop of flavor, but you can totally skip them if you want. I just finished off the last one yesterday, right after buying my girls their Christmas jammies that have become a fun tradition around here. These brownies and festive jammies just scream relaxation, am I right?
Can Gingerbread Dough Be Frozen?
Gingerbread dough can be frozen.
Wrap the dough tightly with plastic wrap and put in the freezer.
Frozen cookie dough can actually last for 9-12 months!
What Can You Substitute For Evaporated Milk?
You can substitute almond milk or soy milk for evaporated milk, using 3/4 as much as called for in the recipe.
You can also use a combination of whole milk and half and half.
For every cup of evaporated milk, use 3/4 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup half and half.
Can Cream Cheese Frosting Be Frozen?
Cream cheese frosting is ideal for freezing.
It is sturdy, with plenty of fat, and it will do better in the freezer than more delicate icings.
Gingerbread Brownies
Gingerbread Brownies
Description
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 Box Gingerbread Cake/Cookie Mix
- 1/2 Cup Butter, melted
- 1/4 Cup Evaporated Milk, plus 1 Tablespoon
Frosting
- 1/4 Cup Butter, Softened
- 2 Oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 Pinch of Salt
- 4 Oz White Chocolate, melted, and slightly cooled
- *Milk if needed
- 1 Cup Craisins, chopped (optional)
Instructions
For the Brownies
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl combine the cake mix, butter and evaporated milk.
- Place in an 8x8" baking dish and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Frost the brownies and top with chopped craisins.
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cream together the cream cheese, butter and white chocolate.
- Add the powdered sugar and salt, and mix again.
- You may need to add a tablespoon or so of milk to get the perfectly soft frosting.
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Sweet Basil
Thank you!
Megan {Country Cleaver}
I’ve been CRAVING gingerbread and cranberries the lats couple of weeks and just bought a new jar of molasses! This is so getting made! Beautiful!
Karen Petersen
Your blog looks great! I love the new look 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Your gingerbread brownies are so pretty! I love the cranberry topping.
Carrian
Thanks Laura!
Jaclyn
Love your new site, it’s so pretty! I’m working on my now, it’s such a pain isn’t it? =)
Zerrin
Carrian the site looks great! And this is calling my name
Rachel – A Southern Fairytale
It’s absolutely gorgeous, Carrian! I love it SO MUCH!
It’s absolutely perfectly you <3 love love love
That gingerbread cake looks amazing!
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Katrina @ In Katrina’s Kitchen
Carrian, Wowzers! I just love it all! I’m never ever leaving!!!
Cookin’ Canuck
Carrian, the new look is fantastic! I love the color and the clean, organized look.
Jackie @ The Beeroness
How awful is it that the National Day of Thanks has been corrupted by the National Day Of Greed? I hate that Black Friday has now become Black Thursday, so sad. BUT I am thankful for these brownies. Amazing 🙂
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
Love the brownies, I am always a sucker for brownies! I always get my son cute jammies to open on Christmas Even too 🙂
The new site looks great!
Kristen
Ahhhhh your new look is so gorgeous! I love it!!! 🙂
Brittany
WOW! Cannot wait to try this sweet treat! Love gingerbread! Sounds incredibly delicious and the cranberries on top–SWOON. lol Thanks for sharing! And I’m loving the new blog design!
amy @ fearless homemaker
Ooh, your Christmas gingerbread brownies are just too gorgeous. And I could eat that frosting by the bowlful – delicious!
Stephanie
Love the new look! And I totally agree that every holiday has been bumped up sooner and sooner..
Ashley Rogers
Absolutely love the new look. It’s gorgeous, you did a great job!!
megan @ whatmegansmaking
Love the new look! And these brownies look pretty great as well 🙂
brandi
i love the new look! and these brownies….wowza.
Samantha
I love your new look! The blue shades are so nice!
Savannah
Love it my dear! Oh the places you’ll go 😉
Carrian
Thanks, Megan!! You’re always so supportive and I appreciate it so much!!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven
Oh my goodness, Carrian – I love it!!! So beautiful in so many ways. I especially love the pretty color scheme. 🙂
Well done, friend! Hopefully now you can catch your breath after all of your hard work!
Juli
Congrats Carrian! A huge relief, I am sure!
Carrian
yes! And it’s all thanks to your hubster!
Rachel Cooks
Oh my gosh, Carrian! LOVE the new site! It’s so pretty and perfect! LOVE. Congrats–I know you’ve been working on this for awhile!
Mike Gothard
Looks awesome, Carrian…love it!
Carrian
You’re the best, Mike! Thank you!!!!
kelley {mountain mama cooks}
Yeah, Carrian!! The new site is beautiful. Definitely worth the wait and hard work. Congrats, girl! And the gingerbread brownies aren’t so bad either! 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
LOVE the new look! These brownies sound amazing!
Carrian
Anna, thank you so much!!
Kalyn
Love the new look, congratulations!
Carrian
Thanks! You’ve been so wonderful, Kalyn. I am sure grateful for you
Heidi @foodiecrush
Carrian the site looks great! LOVE the new look so fresh and clean. And the brownies look pretty darn tasty themselves! Congrats!
Carrian
Thank you!! I think I deserve a month long nap now. Or nachos. Probably both 😉
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
Love the new look! I have a box of Gingerbread Cake Mix in the pantry. I’ll have to try these.
Carrian
and I didn’t even know the mix existed until I accidentally let the little one put it in the cart. SCORE!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Carrian, I love your new look! It’s so sleek and pretty, and it’s so you 🙂 and I love these brownies too. Mmm, gingerbread is one of my fave flavors for the holidays, and holy frosting–that itself looks insane.
Carrian
Hayley, you are always so stinkin’ sweet! Love your pretty face!
Emily
LOVE the new look! Yay you!