In honor of St. Patrick’s Day (and good Irish beer), I thought I would share a recipe for Stout Brownies, sure to knock your Irish socks off! I first spotted this recipe on Jess’s blog Forgiving Martha and couldn’t wait to try them out for myself. I’ve always liked the taste of beer, most likely as a result of my Dad who drinks “fancy beer” as he calls it. I have, on many occasions, sat drinking a good stout or porter with him learning to appreciate the thick and bitter tastes. In this recipe, Irish Stout adds a complex flavor, making this fudgy chocolate brownie over the top! Adorn them with a simple cutout clover on a party stick and you’ll be feeling the Irish spirit in no time…green beer definitely not needed.
{photos by Freutcake}
Irish Stout Brownies – recipe by Bon Appetit
1 cup Irish Stout Beer (Such as Guinness or Murphy’s)
16 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped, divided
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
Directions
Clover Topper:
Cut a 1″x1″ four leaf clover out of green paper. Glue one side of the clover to a party stick and let dry. Stick clover picks into center of brownies and serve.
Stephanie says
These look so rich and delicious! I may have to give them a try for Saturday. We are definite brownie lovers over here! 🙂
freutcake says
Please let me know how you like them! They are one of my new favorites.
Elizabeth says
These look SO GOOD. Beer and brownies? Talk about a dream come true for this chocoholic Irish girl.
freutcake says
This recipe was MADE for you! 🙂
Jackie {York Avenue} says
I’ve never had Irish Stout before, but I definitely like Guinness so I’m thinking I might enjoy it…any excuse to make those brownies! They look so fudgy and delicious.
freutcake says
Yes, they are fudgy and delicious and since Guinness is Irish Stout you will love these brownies! 🙂
Jacquelyn | lark&linen says
These sound (and look) so good! I almost want to throw a St. Patricks day party so I have a reason to whip em up!
freutcake says
Jacquelyn- quite honestly, I would make these again anytime of year! They are that good.
Sara cate says
This sounds delicious. Yum.
I might add some bailey’s ice cream with it.
freutcake says
ooh! Great idea, Irish Cream a la mode!
[email protected] says
I always wanted to be a beer drinker but could never take to it. I think if it was in brownies that might just be the way to start 😀
freutcake says
Nic- this would be the perfect recipe for you then. The beer flavor is subtle but adds a rich flavor to the chocolate! You must give it a try. 🙂
Lane Culpepper says
Yum! What a great combo. I hope you make me some 😀
Jen @ Pretty Plate says
I love these brownies. What a great recipe. The clover cut out is such a cute idea.
: ))
Jen
Jess says
Yum! Yum! Yum! …and should I mention… YUM! Your’s turned about beautiful, sweet Leah!! Love it! xo
Cari says
LOVE YOUR BLOG! 🙂 and these look delish!
kat @ dot dot dash says
these look heavenly! I’ve made a chocolate guinness cake before which was pretty tasty; I think the heavy stout/beer that makes the cake soooo moist and rich.
x kat
Erin says
These look delicious!
One thing Im wondering… I have brownie mix at home. If I bought the beer could I replace that with the water ? Would I need to keep the oil and the egg? (the box says 1/2 cup oil, 1/4 water and 2 eggs
Thanks so much!
freutcake says
Hi Erin, I am not sure how that would work but I am guessing it would be fine. Just make sure you reduce the beer like the recipe states and use 1/4 cup of that reduced beer to substitute in place of the water. However, if you get the chance I really recommend trying this recipe from scratch! It is easy and worth the extra work. 🙂
Dana Gastelum says
These look seriously amazing! I’m in need of some of these right about now!! It’s been a loooong week! 😉
Happy Friday & Happy St. Patty’s Day! Cheers!