4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate

2 oz. unsweetened chocolate

3 ½ tbs. butter

¼ c. flour

¾ c. sugar

3 ½ tbs. cocoa powder

A pinch of salt

1 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

2/3 c. stout beer

*Preheat oven to 375 and grease an 8x8 baking dish.

*In a double boiler or bagno maria heat butter and chocolates until melted and smooth, stirring to combine. Remove boil from heat and allow to cool to the touch.

*In a separate bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa and salt. 

*Once bowl with chocolate is cool add vanilla and eggs to it and mix well.

*Pour chocolate into dry ingredients and add the beer. Mix well with a whisk until a thick batter forms.

*Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

*Allow brownies to cool before cutting into 16 squares - enjoy with your favorite stout!

Happy St. Patrick's Day & Buon Appetito!