Black and Tan Guinness Brownies

I spotted this recipe for Black and Tan Brownies on Cooking Light and couldn't pass it up, I had to make it immediately. I added a few chocolate chips to make it a smidge sweeter but overall, it was a pretty good recipe with an interesting look and a slight twist on a classic and delicious brownie. It does take a little bit of time though!


Black and Tan Brownies

Tan Brownies:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
cooking spray

Black Brownies:
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup Guinness Stout
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Place oven rack in lower third of oven. Place another rack in center of oven. Preheat to 350 degree

2. To prepare Tan Brownies, place 6 tablespoons butter and brown sugar in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Weigh or lightly spoon 4.5 ounces (about 1 cup) flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine 4.5 ounces flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring well. Add flour mixture and pecans to sugar mixture, beating just until combined. Spoon into a 13 x 9–inch baking pan coated with cooking spray, spreading evenly with a knife or rubber spatula. Bake at 350° in lower third of oven for 15 minutes or until firm.

3. To prepare Black Brownies, melt chocolate and 4 tablespoons butter in a large microwave-safe bowl on HIGH for 1 minute or until melted, stirring after every 20 seconds until smooth. Add granulated sugar, stirring until well combined. Add 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and Guinness, stirring with a whisk until well combined. Weigh or lightly spoon 4.5 ounces (about 1 cup) flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine 4.5 ounces flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring well. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture, stirring to combine. Pour mixture evenly over Tan Brownies.

4. Bake on the center rack at 350° for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out almost clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack; cut into squares.

Original Recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/black-tan-brownies-10000001963990/

AEM