Root Beer Float Brownies
Thick, fudgy brownies are made even better with the addition of root beer. Top them with a creamy root beer frosting for the yummiest brownies!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- 6 oz white chocolate chips
- 8 tablespoons butter, (cubed)
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 16 oz root beer
- 1/4 cup butter, (softened)
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/4 cup root beer
- 1/2 teaspoon root beer extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- 3
In a medium-sized bowl, add semisweet chips, white chips and butter. Microwave in 20-30 second increments until just melted. Stir to combine well and set aside to cool slightly.
- 4
Using an electric mixer (or by hand), mix eggs, white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until combined well. Slowly mix in melted chocolate.
- 5
Add the flour mixture and root beer alternately. Mix until just combined. Pour into prepared dish and bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is just set. Let cool completely before frosting.
- 6
To make frosting, beat butter and one cup of confectioners sugar at a time on medium speed until combined. Add root beer and root beer extract then continue mixing until frosting is smooth.
- 7
Add frosting to top of cooled brownies and spread evenly. Enjoy!