These Gooey Root Beer Float Brownies combine rich chocolate flavors with the nostalgic fizz of root beer, creating a decadent dessert perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Author:Mari
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 55 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
1cup All-purpose Flour (Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.)
1/2cup Cocoa Powder (Ensure it’s unsweetened for the best results.)
1/2 teaspoon Salt (Opt for fine sea salt for better dissolving.)
Chocolate and Butter
1cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips (Swap with dark chocolate chips for a deeper taste.)
1/2cup White Chocolate Chips (Omit for a darker brownie.)
1/2cup Cubed Butter (Substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.)
Wet Ingredients
2 large Eggs (Replace with flax eggs for a vegan alternative.)
1cup Granulated Sugar (Consider coconut sugar as a lower-glycemic alternative.)
1/2cup Brown Sugar (Additional granulated sugar can serve as a substitute.)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Pure extract provides a richer profile.)
16oz Root Beer (Avoid diet versions for a deeper taste.)
2cups Powdered Sugar (Choose cornstarch-free for a cleaner taste.)
1/2cup Reduced Root Beer (Ensure it’s reduced to intensify the flavor.)
Instructions
Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl until combined; set aside.
Melt Chocolate and Butter: Melt the semisweet and white chocolate chips with the cubed butter using a double boiler or in the microwave.
Mix Eggs and Sugars: Beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until thick and pale.
Incorporate Chocolate Mixture: In incorporate the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture gradually, mixing until just combined.
Fold In Dry Ingredients and Root Beer: Fold in the dry ingredients gently, then add the root beer, folding gently to avoid overmixing.
Bake Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 35-40 minutes.
Prepare Frosting: Prepare the frosting while the brownies cool: beat softened butter, then gradually add sifted powdered sugar, mixing in reduced root beer until fluffy.
Frost and Chill: Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and chill for an hour before cutting for clean edges.
Notes
Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
Ensure cocoa powder is unsweetened for best results.
Swap semisweet chocolate chips with dark for a deeper taste.
Omit white chocolate chips for a darker brownie.
Substitute butter with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
Replace eggs with flax eggs for a vegan alternative.
Consider coconut sugar as a lower-glycemic alternative to granulated sugar.
Choose cornstarch-free powdered sugar for a cleaner taste.