Desserts · Global

Oatmeal Stout Brownies

Name: Oatmeal Stout Brownies
Total time: 60 min
Yield: About 18–24
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted room temperature butter, cut into cubes; 8 ounces dark bittersweet chocolate, chopped; ¾ cup white chocolate chips; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 ½ cup superfine or granulated sugar; 1 ¼ cups (10 ounces) oatmeal stout beer (room temperature); 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; ⅓ cup superfine or granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg

This recipe, created by Joe Stutler, was a national finalist in the 2006 Cooking With Beer Challenge. The malt and oats in the beer enhance the flavor of the chocolate in these delicious brownies. Not overly cake-ey, not overly fudge-ey, the texture is nicely balanced. They're also decadently chocolate, and surprisingly light (thanks to the eggs). Great with a fruity beer, such as a lambic (Framboise, yum!).

Published October 16, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME1h

DIFFICULTYEasy

SERVESAbout 18–24

Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick foil (or grease and flour, or parchment paper…your call).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.

Step 3

Melt butter, bittersweet chocolate, and white chocolate chips in a double-boiler over very low heat, stirring constantly until melted. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add melted chocolate mixture, beating until combined.

Step 5

Beat reserved flour mixture into melted chocolate mixture. Whisk in stout beer. The batter will seem a bit thin. Pour into prepared baking pan. Drop semisweet chocolate chips evenly on top of batter (some will sink in).

Step 6

Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in vanilla and 1 egg just until blended.

Step 7

Pour cream cheese mixture over brownie batter in pan; cut through mixture with knife several times for marbled design.

Step 8

Bake for 25–35 minutes on center rack in the oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean.

Step 9

Let brownies cool, uncovered, to room temperature. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving if desired.