'Root Beer Float Brownies'

Recipe from 'Cookies & Cups' blog
Preparation time: 40 minute(s)
Cooking time: 25 minute(s)
Ingredients:

2/3 cup flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder

6 oz chopped semi sweet chocolate

3 oz white chocolate

4 Tbsp. butter

3 large eggs

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

8 oz. root beer

2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°
2. Line a 9×9 baking dish with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
3. Sift flour, cocoa powder and salt in a bowl and set aside.
4. Over a double boiler (or in microwave) melt the butter, semi-sweet and white chocolates together.
5. Remove from heat when just melted and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
6. Using your mixer mix the eggs, sugars and vanilla together.
7. Slowly add in the cooled chocolate mixture.
8. Now add half the flour and half the root beer. Mix on low, scraping the sides.
9. Repeat with the remaining flour and root beer until just combined. Batter will be on the thin side.
10. Pour batter into your prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes, until center is just set.
11. Let cool completely before cutting or frosting.

Root Beer Float Frosting

Preparation: 5 Minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup room temp butter

1/3 cup root beer, no foam

5 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. root beer extract (optional)

Instructions:

1. Beat butter on medium speed until smooth
2. Slowly add in your powdered sugar and mix in.
3. Now add your root beer and extract, if desired.
4. Beat on medium until smooth and all ingredients are incorporated

Notes: The root beer extract is optional. It will give the frosting more of a distinct root beer flavor. Always add more or less powdered sugar until the consistency you desire is reached.

-Enjoy!