Looking for a ridiculously rich and fudgy brownie recipe? These Chocolate Stout Brownies are the most decadent brownies I've ever had!
(This recipe for Chocolate Stout Brownies was originally published in January 2011, but was updated with new photos in 2020).
On New Year's Eve morning, I told Chris to pick out a dessert for the evening. See, I love cooking and baking but sometimes I hate coming up with ideas for what to cook or bake. I went and took a shower and when I came back, he showed me a recipe for Young's Double Chocolate Stout Brownies.
Obviously he would pick a dessert involving beer, right? But we're both big fans of Young's Double Chocolate Stout and it was definitely a dessert I could get behind.
I changed up the original recipe a bit... mainly because it was written using the metric system and sadly, here in the U.S. we don't use the metric system (no idea why the world isn't on one system yet!).
I'm also terrible at math and so, I just figured out a way to make this recipe work for me and ended up with the best fudgy brownies ever!
How to Make the Best Brownies Ever
There are several reasons why these chocolate stout brownies are the best brownies ever. And I owe it all to the chocolate and the beer. Not only is there actual chocolate in these brownies (I recommend 60% cacao for the best richness!), but there's also cocoa powder and a little more chocolate flavor in the form of the chocolate stout.
All of that chocolate, plus the beer, plus the small amount of flour results in the most fudgy brownies you've ever had. Pure heaven.
Have you tried chocolate stout before? It's the kind of beer that even people who don't like beer enjoy. It has a light chocolate flavor and isn't hoppy at all and is a good introduction beer for anyone who may be apprehensive. Young's Double Chocolate Stout is my go-to chocolate stout!
Chocolate Stout Brownies Recipe
This chocolate stout brownie recipe is super easy, requiring only a few steps. Start by pre-heating your oven to 350 degrees and lining an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
Then you'll want to pour the chocolate stout into a measuring cup and set it aside to let the foam settle.
Get out your double boiler or build a makeshift one like I do (just bring a pot of water water to a gentle simmer and place a heat-safe bowl over it. Make sure the bowl fits tightly so no steam can escape).
Place the chocolate in the bowl with the butter and stir until melted.
Remove from heat and using a hand mixer, beat in the sugar. Now, set the bowl aside and allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour and cocoa powder.
Once the chocolate mixture is lukewarm, beat in the eggs until the mixture looks glossy. Then stir in the chocolate stout. And fold in the flour/cocoa mixture.
Take care not to over-mix, but if you have to use the hand mixer for a minute to get rid of lumps, that's fine.
Now pour the brownie batter into your prepared pan.
And pop it in the oven for 20-24 minutes until a toothpick stuck into the center comes out sticky, but not wet.
Let the brownies cool in the pan before removing and cutting into 16 squares. To add some "fancy," sprinkle some confectioners' sugar over the top.
And let yourself marvel at how these chocolate stout brownies are more like pure fudge than brownies. In the best way possible.
Make sure you have a glass of cold chocolate beer ready to drink along with your brownies. OK, fine champagne will do, too, especially if it's New Year's Eve.
Oh yes, the chocolate stout brownies. WOW. If you've long been on a search for the best fudgy brownies, your search is now over. You have found them. They are these.
The chocolate stout definitely isn't overpowering in the brownies, but you can tell it's there. In the best way possible.
To get 16 squares, you cut these brownies pretty small, but just a small square is all you need to feel perfectly satisfied and happy. Trust me.
Now that I have these chocolate stout brownies in my life, I never want to make another brownie recipe again. I have found brownie bliss and I am at peace.
More Brownie Recipes
Though I think these are the best fudgy brownies ever, I have lots of brownie recipes I love for many different reasons. Here are some of my favorites:
- Reese's Pieces Peanut Buttery Brownies
- Mint Chocolate Brownies
- Pumpkin Swirl Brownies
- Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies
- Salted Caramel Brownies (from Bake and Bacon)
- Butterscotch Tahini Brownies (from Baking with Aimee)
And if you want more ways to enjoy chocolate stout, try my recipe for Chocolate Stout Ice Cream and my Chocolate Stout Cupcakes!
Do you have a brownie recipe you love?
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Stout Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate stout (I use Young's Double Chocolate Stout)
- 5 oz. dark chocolate (I use 60% cacao), roughly chopped
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pour beer into a measuring cup and let rest so foam can subside. Make sure you have a full cup of liquid.
- Place chocolate and butter in the bowl of a double boiler or in a metal bowl set tightly over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until chocolate and butter are both melted.
- Remove from heat and using a hand mixer, beat in sugar. Allow mixture to cool to lukewarm.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour and cocoa powder.
- When chocolate mixture is lukewarm, beat in eggs until mixture looks glossy. Stir in chocolate stout.
- Fold in flour mixture until well-combined, taking care not to over-mix.
- Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and bake for 20-24 minutes, until a toothpick comes out sticky, but not wet.
- Let cool in pan before removing from pan and cutting into squares. Lightly dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Notes
- Recipe lightly adapted from Andy's Kitchen.
Lexi says
these sound AMAZING and I know that the boy will love them. I think I'll be making these this weekend, in a cute apron, of course!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
Not sure how I have been missing out on a chocolate beer all this time! You just gave me an amazing excuse to look for it, though!!
Kim K says
those sound/look amazing! i wish i wasnt just starting my biggest loser competition!
Erin says
Love this recipe!
Camels & Chocolate says
Ooh yum! I'd like one of these right now, please!
sweeter salt says
You guys are too cute! And... these look delicious! I made my fiancee a Guinness chocolate cake with Bailey's Irish Cream frosting for his birthday last year (Oh my god, it was good). I'll have to store this recipe away for when he needs a special treat. The boy loves his beer and chocolate!
Laura
Erica says
Wow! Those look like fudge! how delicious. Yum! A great way to kick off the New Year. We spent our New Years in with Mandi & Bryan. It was low key and fabulous.
emily @ the happy home says
i've made guinness chocolate cake, but this looks EVEN BETTER!
Travel Eat Love says
Oh my goodness! I am making these next. They look incredible.
There is nothing better than an evening in the kitchen with great homemade food and bubbly!
To Kiss the Cook says
#1 Those look amazing.
#2 Please make a movie every time. I LOVED that.
Emily says
These brownies are the coolest. my husband would love them (since they involve beer and all). The video was adorable - the song is perfect and you guys look like you had the perfect evening. Happy engagement!
tbella says
Those sound so delicious!
Elina (Healthy and Sane) says
I already told you on facebook that I love that video. Were all the pictures taken with an external flash? They look fantastic!
Daisy says
Happy New Year!
Fun and Fearless in Beantown says
A couple of thoughts: (1) I totally make Bret pick out meals all the time. Like you, I don't mind cooking it but I don't often want to decide! (2) Did you guys self-timer that photo? Haha - love it! (3) I totally tried the whipped cream at a party last month and totally agree - SO GOOD! and finally (4) I got your email and will respond as soon as I can!
Simply Life says
oh I've never seen those before - they look great!
Shannon says
I LOVE Young's... I made brownies on NYE with Godiva White Chocolate LIqueur but I want to make these now too!
Jessi @ Quirky Cookery says
Mmm, these look delicious. And I love the cute apron!
Mandi says
I am so in love with chocolate stouts! This recipe sounds friggin awesome. BTW, that video...too cute!
veron says
love this fudgy looking brownies. never made them with stout though, curious now.
Sharlene says
The whole combination sounds like a dream. So cute!
Sarah says
Not usually a fan of beer, but I may just purchase some of this chocolate stout to try this recipe out - looks delish. Filing away the idea for the Superbowl!
Alycia [Fit n Fresh] says
Beer AND Brownies?! You're like the perfect soon-to-be wife! lol 🙂
Betty @ scrambled hen fruit says
Those look utterly decadent. I'm really needing a brownie now. 🙂
Barbara says
You're right...the video is really cute!
I must be living under a rock because I have never heard of Youngs Double Chocolate Stout! But does that ever look delicious. My sons would love those brownies! (yes, they are adults!) Guess I better investigate!
Happy New Year my friend!
Shannon says
you two are too cute 😉 and fudge? not complaining 🙂 for some reason, i'm craving brownies now...
peachkins says
wow! that brownie looks to die for!
Alexis @ There She Goes says
Brownies with beer? Yes, please!!!
Lawyer Loves Lunch says
How do you discover this stuff?!? I seriously need a genius idea so i can quit working and be the genius who came up with say, feet warming socks or something. The brownies look delicious 🙂 Happy new year, friend!
Julie Q says
seriously, you already know how cute i think that video is! plus the song is so fitting- cos the music video was kind of like that too 🙂
MORE PLEASE!
Jaime says
I'm not a fan of beer but you sure make me want to try this!
Kelly says
Mmmm, I mad some brownies with guiness a few years ago for St Paddy's and despite my not liking beer, I loved them. Yours look equally tasty. I saw that whipping cream at the liquor store yesterday. It definitely piqued my curiousity!
Shelley says
Hehe, this video makes me smile every time! Ask Chris about the stupid video we tried to make when he was here last...Oh and those brownies look delish!
Rebel mel says
Lookin' good ladies! I've been planning on branching out with my stout-baking; maybe I'll try these brownies next!
Pam says
Rich and decadent!
Beauty&theFeast says
These look DIVINE. I am not a huge beer fan, but I plan to hunt this chocolate stout down! Some for baked goods...and some for me 🙂
I can't wait to try these out, thanks for the conversion!
Katie@Cozydelicious says
Oooh, stout and brownies! Amazing! I want one right now. My husband would go crazy for these,
5 Star Foodie says
Those brownies look excellent with the double chocolate stout, must have such wonderful rich chocolaty taste!
Bridget says
Those brownies looks SOOO amazing! So chocolaty!! I know my husband would love them too!
Ok your the first person I've heard of trying that flavored whipped cream...I always thought it looked gross when I saw it at the store, but if you say its good I believe it!
emily says
I need to get some chocolate stout stat! I haven't had too much success with homemade brownies, but yours look delicious. and alcohol enfused whipped cream sounds like the perfect topper! 🙂
Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum says
Wow, Delicious. And that caramel whipped cream looks perfect as a topping!!
Erin A says
I JUST saw these! Way too funny. I made Double Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Young's for my St. Patty's Day post! OMG that stuff makes some GREAT cupcakes and I bet these brownies are to die for also!
Cranky says
These look awesome and I will make them for my wife as soon as she has the baby. Two comments:
1. I love how you also have bottles of Rogue's Shakespeare (or is it their chocolate?) stout on the counter behind you. As well as other interesting looking beers behind that---what is the silver waxed one?
2. While the idea of alcohol infused whipped cream is awesome and only right and natural, I respectfully submit that you missed the opportunity to make this whole chocolate monster even more delicious by making the whipped cream from scratch and mixing in a different chocolate beer. A friend of mine made a home brewed stout that was an incredibly sweet, syrupy chocolate mess, drinkable only in the smallest portions. It made an amazing whipped cream.
Other than that, you are obviously a genius! Thanks for the great recipe.
Sues says
@Cranky- Awww thank you!! Behind the Rogue Shakespeare (yum!) I see a Pretty Things Jack D'Or. And behind that? I *think* it's a Unibroue Éphémère, but I may be wrong. We tend to have lots of beer around our kitchen, always!
And you're totally right... Next time homemade whipped cream it is. Yum!
Congrats on the baby 🙂
Alain says
In the foreword of tge recipe, you mention that the world should use on measuring system. Well... it almost does. The USA is, with only a few remaning countries, resisting the change to the metric system. T is a much more logical system. I grew up in Canada with the impreial system and in 1976, we switched to the metric system and i would never go back. Of course it does tske a certain adaptation time. and for a good while both values were printed on products... and still is. But we adapted. It's the nature of humans to adapt... but the resistance to changes is probably stronger... All that being said, i can't wait to try you recipe with the Mocha Stout my brewery just released ! Cheers!!!
elizeth says
That looks divine. Its a shame we dont have this cream in Brazil,but Im sure it will still be amazing. Thanks and cheers.