Boozy Chocolate Stout Muffins

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

½ cup stout beer (like Guinness)

⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

For the Boozy Glaze (optional):

1 cup powdered sugar

2-3 tablespoons stout beer

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.

Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the egg, stout beer, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.

Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Make the Boozy Glaze (optional): While the muffins are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, stout beer, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar or beer as needed.

Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. If using the glaze, drizzle it over the muffins while they are still warm.

Tips:

You can experiment with different types of beer for varied flavors, such as a fruity beer or a spiced beer.

These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.