St. Patrick's Day Brownies
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these decadent brownies infused with Irish stout and topped with creamy green-frosted cream cheese.
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter Melted, but not too hot.
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use high-quality for the best flavor.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup Irish stout Can be substituted with non-alcoholic stout or coffee.
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened.
- 2 cups powdered sugar Add more for thicker frosting.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For frosting.
- Green food coloring Optional for festive appearance.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Add the Irish stout and mix until smooth.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Frosting
- While the brownies are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- If desired, add green food coloring to the frosting.
- Once the brownies are completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
Serving
- Cut into squares and serve for a festive treat!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container.