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guinness brownies

(2 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Kim Cook
Victoria, BC

A rich, decadent treat for St. Patrick's Day or any time of year!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Stout beer is known to make chocolate brownies have a richer flavor, and it definitely does in this Guinness brownie recipe. They have a rich, dark chocolate flavor with a smooth and fudgy texture. These homemade brownies would make a great St. Patrick's Day dessert.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 20 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For guinness brownies

  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c
    cocoa, unsweetened
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 6 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 8 oz
    bittersweet chocolate. chopped
  • 3/4 c
    chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips
  • 4 lg
    eggs, room temperature
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 10 oz
    Guinness stout
  • 1 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips

How To Make guinness brownies

  • Baking dish prepped.
    1
    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick foil or parchment.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
    2
    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  • Melt butter, bittersweet chocolate, and white chocolate chips.
    3
    Melt butter, bittersweet chocolate, and white chocolate chips in a double boiler over very low heat. Stir constantly until melted.
  • Beat eggs and sugar.
    4
    In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add melted chocolate mixture.
    5
    Add melted chocolate mixture, beating until combined.
  • Beat reserved flour mixture into melted chocolate mixture.
    6
    Beat reserved flour mixture into melted chocolate mixture.
  • Whisk in stout beer.
    7
    Whisk in Guinness stout beer. The batter will be thin.
  • Add semi-sweet chocolate chips.
    8
    Dust semi-sweet chocolate chips in flour and drop in batter.
  • Pour into prepared baking pan.
    9
    Pour into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
    10
    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes on the center rack in the oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean.
  • Let brownies cool.
    11
    Let brownies cool, uncovered, to room temperature.
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