Double Chocolate Guinness Muffins with Semi-Sweet Chips
Rich chocolate muffins infused with Guinness stout beer create a surprisingly moist and flavorful treat. The beer adds subtle malty depth while keeping the crumb tender, complemented by cocoa powder and plenty of chocolate chips. These bakery-style muffins are perfect for St. Patrick's Day, weekend brunches, or whenever you want an indulgent chocolate breakfast. The combination of melted butter and Guinness creates an incredibly soft texture that sets these apart from ordinary chocolate muffins.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ½ cup Guinness stout beerdark beer like porter or stout1:1beer
similar malty flavor
- 2 eggs
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flourgluten-free flour blend1:1gluten-freegluten-free
for gluten sensitivity
- ¾ cups sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chipsdark chocolate chips1:1chocolate
more intense chocolate flavor
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with liners or coat with cooking spray
- 2
Beat butter, Guinness and eggs in stand mixer with paddle attachment on medium speed until combined
- 3
Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt on low speed, beating until dry ingredients are just incorporated
- 4
Fold in chocolate chips
- 5
Scoop batter evenly into prepared muffin tin
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
- 7
Cool in tin for 10 minutes then transfer to wire rack
Tips
Let melted butter cool slightly before mixing to prevent scrambling the eggs
Don't overmix the batter once flour is added to keep muffins tender
Use room temperature Guinness for easier mixing and better incorporation
Good to Know
Room temperature in airtight container for 2-3 days
Can be made 1 day ahead and stored covered
Serve warm or at room temperature
Common Mistakes
Don't overmix batter to avoid tough muffins
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
for gluten sensitivity
General Alternatives
similar malty flavor
FAQ
Can I substitute the Guinness with another beer?
Yes, any dark stout or porter works well. The beer adds moisture and subtle flavor, so choose something with similar richness.
How long do these muffins stay fresh?
Store covered at room temperature for 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before serving.
Can I make mini muffins instead?
Yes, reduce baking time to 12-15 minutes and check with toothpick. Makes about 24 mini muffins.