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Guinness Brownies with Guinness Frosting

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Fudgy and rich brownies infused with Guinness, topped with a silky, slightly tangy frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (11.2–12-ounce) bottle Guinness Draught Stout beer, reduced
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 (4-ounce) bars semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons reduced Guinness (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Reduce the Guinness in a saucepan until 2/3 cup remains, about 12-15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch square baking pan.
  3. Melt butter and chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl.
  4. Add sugar and the 1/2 cup reduced Guinness, whisk until glossy.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until even.
  6. Fold in flour, salt, and espresso powder gently.
  7. Bake for 32-35 minutes. Cool completely.
  8. Make the frosting with softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, reduced Guinness, espresso powder, vanilla, and salt.
  9. Frost the cooled brownies, cut into squares, and serve.

Notes

Store leftover brownies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Unfrosted brownies freeze well for up to 2 months.

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