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Fudgy Beer Brownies That’ll Change How You Bake

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

The beer does something almost unexplainable to chocolate — it deepens it, rounds the sweetness, and adds a subtle, malty complexity that makes every bite feel more grown-up. You don’t taste “beer,” you just taste the best, fudgiest brownie you’ve ever had.

  • Total Time55 minutes
  • Yield9 brownies 1x

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Chocolate Base

  • 8 oz chocolate (60% cocoa) (chopped)
  • 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)

Wet Ingredients & Sugar

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup beer (stout, porter, or basic lager (no IPAs))
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Set Up the Oven and Pan: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Butter an 8×8-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Sift the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Set aside.
  3. Melt the Chocolate and Butter Together: Set up a double boiler. Add the chopped chocolate and butter to the top bowl. Stir slowly until melted into a glossy, smooth mixture. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. Build the Batter: Pour the chocolate-butter mixture into a large bowl. Stir in both sugars, the vanilla, and the beer (it will foam slightly). Add the eggs one at a time, whisking each one in completely before adding the next.
  5. Bring It All Together: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet chocolate mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix, or the brownies will become tough.
  6. Bake Low and Slow-ish: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan to set before slicing.

Notes

Ensure absolutely no water gets into your chocolate while melting, or it will seize into a grainy mess. Avoid IPAs or heavily hopped beers; stick to stouts, porters, or lagers. Add the eggs one at a time to prevent pockets of scrambled egg and to build a smooth, emulsified batter.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 24
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 13
  • Carbohydrates: 36
  • Protein: 4

Find it online: https://blesseddish.com/fudgy-beer-brownies-thatll-change-how-you-bake/