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    Irish Stout Brownies

    Mar 13, 2012 ·

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    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 ¼ sticks) unsalted butter
    1 ½ cups sugar
    3 large eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided

    Directions

    Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9x9x2" metal baking pan with foil, leaving a 2" overhang. Bring stout to a boil in a medium sauce- pan; cook until reduced to ½ cup, about 12 minutes. Let cool. Reserve ¼ cup stout.
    Stir 12 oz. chocolate and 1 cup butter in a medium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in chocolate mixture, then ¼ cup stout from pan. Fold in flour and 1 ¼ tsp. salt. Pour batter into prepared pan.
    Bake brownies until surface begins to crack and a tester inserted into center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 35–40 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool for at least 20 minutes. Stir remaining 4 oz. chocolate in a medium metal bowl set over a sauce-pan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Add reserved ¼ cup reduced stout, remaining 2 Tbsp. butter, and ¼ tsp. salt; whisk until well blended.
    Pour warm glaze over brownies spreading evenly with spatula. Let stand at room temperature until glaze is set, about 40 minutes. * Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.
    Using foil overhang, lift brownie from pan; cut into squares.

     

    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.

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    1. Stephanie says

      March 13, 2012 at 6:30 am

      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

        March 13, 2012 at 7:46 pm

        Please let me know how you like them! They are one of my new favorites.

    2. Elizabeth says

      March 13, 2012 at 8:06 am

      These look SO GOOD. Beer and brownies? Talk about a dream come true for this chocoholic Irish girl.

      • freutcake says

        March 13, 2012 at 7:44 pm

        This recipe was MADE for you! 🙂

    3. Jackie {York Avenue} says

      March 13, 2012 at 8:09 am

      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

        March 13, 2012 at 7:43 pm

        Yes, they are fudgy and delicious and since Guinness is Irish Stout you will love these brownies! 🙂

    4. Jacquelyn | lark&linen says

      March 13, 2012 at 10:05 am

      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

        March 13, 2012 at 7:42 pm

        Jacquelyn- quite honestly, I would make these again anytime of year! They are that good.

    5. Sara cate says

      March 13, 2012 at 11:09 am

      This sounds delicious. Yum.
      I might add some bailey's ice cream with it.

      • freutcake says

        March 13, 2012 at 7:40 pm

        ooh! Great idea, Irish Cream a la mode!

    6. Nic@diningwithastud says

      March 13, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      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

        March 13, 2012 at 7:39 pm

        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. 🙂

    7. Lane Culpepper says

      March 13, 2012 at 8:39 pm

      Yum! What a great combo. I hope you make me some 😀

    8. Jen @ Pretty Plate says

      March 14, 2012 at 8:58 am

      I love these brownies. What a great recipe. The clover cut out is such a cute idea.

      : ))
      Jen

    9. Jess says

      March 14, 2012 at 3:45 pm

      Yum! Yum! Yum! ...and should I mention... YUM! Your's turned about beautiful, sweet Leah!! Love it! xo

    10. Cari says

      March 14, 2012 at 7:09 pm

      LOVE YOUR BLOG! 🙂 and these look delish!

    11. kat @ dot dot dash says

      March 15, 2012 at 10:05 am

      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

    12. Erin says

      March 15, 2012 at 12:04 pm

      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

        March 15, 2012 at 12:10 pm

        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. 🙂

    13. Dana Gastelum says

      March 16, 2012 at 3:11 pm

      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!

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