Chocolate-Stout Brownies
Chocolate-Stout Brownies is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F.
Line a 9x9x2" metal baking pan with foil, leaving a 2" overhang.
Bring stout to a boil in a medium saucepan; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 12 minutes.
Reserve 1/4 cup stout.
Stir 12 ounces 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 1/4 cup stout from pan.
Fold in flour and 1 1/4 teaspoons 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 ounces chocolate in a medium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth.
Add reserved 1/4 cup reduced stout, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; whisk until well blended.
Pour warm glaze over brownies.
Let stand at room temperature until glaze is set, about 40 minutes.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead.
Cover and let stand at room temperature.
Using foil overhang, lift brownie from pan; cut into squares.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.