A black and tan – also known as a “half and half” in Ireland – is one of the drinking world’s most famous layered beer cocktails. Made by filling a pint glass halfway with lager and then pouring a float of Guinness Stout on top, it gets the party started on St. Patrick’s Day.
But what if you don’t drink, or you find the thought of combining two different brews in one glass revolting? It’s easy to apply the same concept to brownies.
The “tan” part in this recipe is a pecan-studded blond brownie; the “black” half gets its smoky flavor and slightly darker color from Guinness. Combined in one decadent bite, the marriage of light and dark makes an ideal dessert for the chocoholic who’s also a beer lover. Or, as one of my colleagues noted, “It’s the best brownie I’ve ever eaten.”
Even better: Each brownie counts for only 162 calories.
Black and Tan Brownies