Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of St. Patrick’s Day Brownies, a delightful treat that combines dark chocolate with a hint of Irish stout! This fudgy dessert is topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and garnished with festive green sprinkles, making it perfect for any celebration. Ideal for both parties and cozy nights in, these brownies are sure to impress anyone with a sweet tooth. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they capture the essence of festive gatherings while providing a unique flavor experience that can be enjoyed year-round.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup Irish stout
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Green sprinkles or edible glitter (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt butter and dark chocolate together over low heat until smooth; cool slightly.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl; mix in melted chocolate.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the mixture; fold in Irish stout until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture made by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Garnish with green sprinkles or edible glitter before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg