Guinness Brownies

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

2. Take a 12×16″ sheet pan (a cookie pan with sides), and put a sheet of parchment paper down on the bottom of the pan. Then spray the top of the parchment and the sides of the pan with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.

3. Put the chopped chocolate into a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave it for 90 seconds.

4. Whisk the chocolate until very smooth. Set aside to cool.

5. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, whip all of the butter and the sugar until it is light and fluffy. Add the beer and beat until well combined.

6. Beat the eggs in one at a time, until they are completely mixed in, then slowly beat in the cooled melted chocolate. Set aside.

7. Sift the flour and cocoa powder together into a small bowl, and then slowly add it to the batter, mixing it in until it is just combined.

8. Add the chocolate chips, and mix until just combined.

9. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and spread evenly to the edges.

10. Bake the brownies at 350 F for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Do not over bake!

11. When the brownies are finished, let them cool completely before cutting into them for the cleanest cut.