Frugal Foodie Mama: Chocolate Stout Blackberry Brownies

With ooey, gooey chocolate & ribbons of sweet blackberries, these decadent & rich Chocolate Stout Blackberry Brownies are a chocolate lover's dream...

If there is one summertime flavor combo that I feel is overlooked all too often, it is most definitely the combination of juicy blackberries with rich dark chocolate. But let me tell you all this- it is a flavor combo that you need to make happen asap. Like this week if possible. Or even today. I mean, why wait for this deliciousness? ;) And luckily for you all, I have just the recipe to accomplish this- these ooey, gooey Chocolate Stout Blackberry Brownies!

I have taken this incredible combination of flavors just one step further by throwing a good chocolate stout beer into the mix as well. But no worries if you don't happen to be a beer fan. The beer flavor mostly bakes out leaving these decadent brownies with an extra level of richness.

Now these are not the kind of brownies that cut perfectly into neat little squares. No ma'am. These brownies are messy with ribbons of ooey, gooey blackberries & melted chocolate. They may appear to be underdone, but let me assure you- they are indeed perfectly baked.

You can use any chocolate stout that you would like in these brownies, but I prefer the Boatswain Chocolate Stout from Trader Joe's. It is brewed with cocoa powder, so it is a little extra chocolaty than most chocolate stouts. Another good one to try in this brownie recipe would be the Blackberry Porter from Kentucky Bourbon Barrel. It's not a stout, but it has a rich, deep flavor with a hint of blackberries.

A few tips & suggestions for this brownie recipe:

I am partial to using sweet summer blackberries in these brownies, but you could certainly substitute fresh raspberries, strawberries, or even pitted cherries in this recipe instead.
If you would prefer not to have seeds in your brownies, strain the mashed blackberries through a fine mesh colander before adding them to the brownie batter.
For a slightly neater cut, refrigerate the brownies for 1-3 hours after they have cooled before cutting into them.
Serve these brownies with the chocolate stout that you made them with for an even more delicious flavor explosion!

Chocolate Stout Blackberry Brownies

by Frugal Foodie Mama

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45-55 minutes

Ingredients (Serves 9-12)

1 box of your favorite dark chocolate brownie mix
1/3 cup of your favorite chocolate stout beer (I used Trader Joe's Boatswain Chocolate Stout)
1 egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup fresh blackberries (I mashed mine first with a splash of the chocolate stout.)
3 tbsp of blackberry jam

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray the inside of a 9x9 baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brownie mix, chocolate stout, egg & canola oil until there are no more lumps. Fold in the chocolate chips and mashed blackberries.

Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Heat the 3 tbsp of blackberry jam in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds. Pour it over top of the brownie batter, & use a butter knife or toothpick to swirl the jam into the top of the batter.

Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool to at least warm before cutting.

Enjoy!

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