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Decadent Chocolate Stout Brownies with Sea Salt

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Rich, fudgy brownies infused with malty stout beer and topped with crunchy sea salt flakes for a perfect balance of sweet and salty.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (175g) bittersweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) stout beer (e.g., Guinness)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth. Pour into a large mixing bowl and stir in the granulated sugar until combined.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter using a spatula. When just combined, fold in the stout beer slowly.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the sea salt flakes over the top.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Cool brownies completely on a wire rack before lifting out using the parchment overhang.
  10. Slice and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs to prevent butter from seizing. Melt butter gently to avoid bitterness. Fold dry ingredients gently to avoid overmixing and cakey brownies. Add stout beer slowly to maintain moist texture. Use flaky sea salt for best topping effect. Batter can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.

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