Boxed Brownies with Beer Recipe Easy 2-Ingredient Fudgy Upgrade
A quick and easy upgrade to boxed brownies using beer instead of oil and water, resulting in fudgy, moist brownies with a subtle malt flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of boxed brownie mix (any brand, e.g., Ghirardelli Double Chocolate)
- 12 fl oz (355 ml) dark beer such as stout or porter (e.g., Guinness or local craft stout)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- Pour the boxed brownie mix into a mixing bowl and break up any clumps.
- Slowly add 12 fl oz (355 ml) of beer to the mix. Stir gently with a whisk or spoon until just combined; the batter will be thick and glossy.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. A few lumps are fine.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Start checking at 20 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature beer to avoid clumping. Dark beers like stout or porter add the best flavor. For gluten-free, use gluten-free brownie mix and beer. Optional additions include chocolate chips or nuts. Avoid overmixing to keep brownies tender. Use toothpick test to check doneness. Cool brownies before slicing for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (assuming
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 2
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