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Gooey Root Beer Float Brownies

Gooey Root Beer Float Brownies You'll Dream About

Gooey Root Beer Float Brownies blend rich chocolate with a nostalgic root beer flavor, perfect for sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour This provides the structure.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened, for rich chocolate flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall taste.
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Contributes richness.
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips Adds sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted, for moisture.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature for smoother batter.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens and shapes the brownie structure.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Offers moisture and caramel undertone.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for robust flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Root Beer Key flavor component.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Root Beer Extract Intensifies flavor.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted for smooth frosting.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened, unsalted recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Root Beer Reduction Elevates frosting flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • saucepan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Create root beer reduction by simmering 1/4 cup of root beer in a saucepan until thickened.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Melt chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; cool slightly.
  5. Beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until thick and pale.
  6. Combine melted chocolate mixture with egg mixture, then fold in dry ingredients, root beer, and root beer extract.
  7. Pour batter into baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Beat together butter and powdered sugar for frosting, then add root beer reduction to desired consistency.
  10. Spread frosting over cooled brownies and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for added delight.

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