Chocolate Beer Brownies with Belgian Dark Ale

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Rich chocolate brownies infused with Belgian dark ale, offering a deep malt flavor and fudgy texture. This Belgian-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers unsalted butter, Belgian dark ale beer, semi-sweet chocolate chips into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 12 Belgian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter with 1/2 cup Belgian dark ale beer and 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar and 3 large eggs until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes with a hand mixer. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and mix.
  4. Step 4: Slowly pour the cooled chocolate-beer mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to combine.
  5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp baking powder.
  6. Step 6: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

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