These are the best brownies I’ve ever had in my entire life – Read the text I received few hours after I dropped a plate with a couple of these fudgy guinness stout chocolate brownies at my neighbor’s door.
I mentioned in a previous post we don’t really drink but I do happen to love making grown up treats, like these out of this world stout brownies. Now of course, some might say “why on Earth would you ruin a good batch of brownies just by adding stout to it?” or even worst “why opening a bottle of stout just for a pan of brownies?”. My lovelies, if you have never tried stout brownies, you are missing out.
While you can hardly taste the beer in these brownies, the stout enhances the flavor making these one of the richest and moistest brownies in the whole wide world!
I’ve made these stout chocolate brownies for the first time last year on St. Patrick’s day and have had a post-it note in my office ever since to make them again and share my thoughts with you.
The recipe comes from Bon Appetit and I pretty much kept it the same. Actually, the only thing I did not do was the stout chocolate frosting. As soon as I removed my brownies from the oven I grated about 1 ounce of dark chocolate over let and let the warmth of the brownies to slowly melt it. I did play a little bit with some melted chocolate on few of them once they were cooled, but whatever you decide to do, these brownies will soon become one of your favorite!
Keep in mind, because these are really rich and moist, it’s best to cut the brownies in 20 pieces. A little bite will satisfy your cravings.
Of course, the hardest part is actually waiting for the brownies to cool down so you can cut them. You need a lot of will powder. My suggestion is to make them the night before and just let cool overnight on the kitchen counter. You might end up waking up in the middle of the night thinking about them, but don’t give it. Let them cool completely before digging in.
If you do not have any stout on hand and don’t feel like buying a six-pack just for these brownies, go to your local (cost plus) World Market. They sell individual bottles.
Guinness stout chocolate brownies recipe
Yields 20 bars
The nuttiness of the stout enhances the flavor making these Guinness stout chocolate brownies so rich and fudgy, it will be love at first bite.
20 minPrep Time
40 minCook Time
5 hrTotal Time
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup stout ( I used Guinness)
- 12 oz chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark or a combo of both)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 oz. chocolate to grate over the warm brownies (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x9" baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium sauce-pan bring the stout to boil and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
- In a medium bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water and the chocolate and butter. With a hand whisk, stir until melted and smooth.
- In a mixing bow, with the paddle attachment on, beat on low speed sugar, eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually pour in melted chocolate, and the reduced stout.
- Fold in flour and salt. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake brownies in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the top begins to crack.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature.
- Optional you can grate 1 oz of chocolate over the brownies as soon as you take them out of the oven.
- Once the entire brownie is cooled, cut into 20 bars.
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Happy Baking,
Roxana
FAQs
What can I mix with Guinness? There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that you can mix with Guinness. Mix champagne for a bubbly finish, rum for a deep richness, or ginger beer for some spice.
How many brownies can you get out of a 9x13 pan? ›
This homemade brownie recipe is great for every day celebrating to enjoying life's special moments that call for chocolate deliciousness. This recipe is perfect 9×13 to give you 12 large or 24 smaller brownies.
Is it better to cut brownies warm or cold? ›
Wait until your brownies have completely cooled to room temperature. As brownies cool, they will solidify and set up, so slicing into them too early can result in brownie squares that fall apart or become a mess very quickly. Note: I don't recommend slicing baked brownies until just before you plan to serve them!
Can you bake brownies at 350 instead of 325? ›
Most recipes call for baking brownies at 350°. If a fudgy inside and crackly top is your goal, stick with that temperature. Brownies baked at 325° will take longer to bake and will become chewier in texture.
Should Guinness Extra stout be refrigerated? ›
Air and light are the too biggest enemies to storing beer. If you can, store them somewhere that stays under 60-65 degrees. If not, they should be OK at normal room temp of around 70-72.
What's the difference between Guinness stout and Extra Stout? ›
Unlike Guinness Draught, which has a standard alcohol content, the ABV of Guinness Extra Stout may vary depending on the region. In North America, most bottles have an ABV of 5.6%. This makes Guinness Extra Stout notably stronger. This beer is perfect if you want something more powerful to quench your thirst.
Can I use a 9x13 pan instead of 8x8 for brownies? ›
The area of a 8x8 pan on the other hand, is 64 square inches, or close to half that of a 9x13 pan. This means you can scale a recipe down from a 9x13 pan to an 8x8 pan by simply halving the recipe. Conversely, to go from a 8x8 pan to a 9x13 pan, you double the recipe.
Can I use 2 8x8 pans instead of 9x13? ›
For a rectangle, simply take the measurements of the long side and the short side of a rectangular one and multiply them, i.e. 9x13=117 square inches. From this you can see that you can substitute two 8” pans for the 9”x13” one as 2x64 = 128 square inches which is close enough.
Can you combine 2 boxes of brownie mix? ›
Prepare batter using 2 packages any Betty Crocker®Premium brownie mix, double all ingredients for the water, oil and eggs called for on the package directions. Bake 51 to 53 minutes for shiny metal or glass pan and 45 to 47 minutes for dark nonstick pan.
Can I leave brownies out overnight? ›
Brownies don't need to be refrigerated, but they'll hold up a few more days if they are. Unless your brownies include more perishable ingredients like fresh fruit or cream cheese frosting, they'll be fine at room temperature as long as they're stored in an airtight container.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the undercooked brownies back in the baking pan they were originally baked in. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely before cutting and serving.
Is it better to overcook or undercook brownies? ›
Brownies should be removed from the oven before the centre is fully cooked, as the brownies will continue to set as they cool and this gives the brownie its soft texture. You do not want the brownies to be raw in the centre when you remove them from the oven, but they should be slightly undercooked.
What not to do when baking brownies? ›
Common Brownie Fails
- Too Cakey: over cooked, or too much flour.
- Too Gooey: under cooked, or not enough flour.
- Too Bitter: wrong balance of chocolate and fat.
- Too Greasy: too much fat or fat didn't melt with chocolate sufficiently.
- Lack flavour: not enough sugar or chocolate, too much flour.
Too much flour? Go back to your edges - if they're not burnt, look a good colour (similar to the centre) but the brownie is too cakey and dry throughout, the recipe probably included too much flour.
What happens if you add too much baking powder to brownies? ›
Too much baking powder can cause the batter to be bitter tasting. It can also cause the batter to rise rapidly and then collapse. (i.e. The air bubbles in the batter grow too large and break causing the batter to fall.)
What does Guinness mix well with? ›
14 Genius Guinness co*cktails
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- Drunken Leprechaun. Sugar and Charm. ...
- Guinness Chocolate Milk. Kitchen Tested. ...
- Black Velvet. ...
- Chocolate Guinness Beer Floats with Salted Dulce De Leche Sauce. ...
- Irish Car Bomb Ice Cream Float. ...
- Guinness Affa*gato.
“Steak and stout: a classic combination married together in a crumbly puff pastry pie.” “A bite of this sandwich followed by a sip of cold Guinness Draught – delicious!.” “A delicious grain-based salad like featuring barley, kale and halloumi.”
How do you drink Guinness stout? ›
Some believe it's all about the classic 45-degree angle, pouring into a glass in one go before leaving to settle. However, others believe the magic lies in the hard pour, also known as “the flip”. Using a clean can, flip the can upside down into the glass lifting out slowly as the liquid rises to meet it.
What do you pair with Guinness? ›
Guinness is a hearty beer with notes of coffee and dark chocolate. It pairs well with soda bread, a staple in Ireland. Clavin said a classic cheese board is a good snack pairing, with strawberry preserves and sharp Irish cheddar, Gouda, Asiago or Pecorino Romano cheeses to contrast the sweetness of the beer.
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