# Boozy Brownie Recipes These Homemade Brownies are Made With Beer and a Caramel Whiskey Glaze By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-brownies References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/spoonuniversity/25-brownie-recipeshybridsetc-exfg) & [thebakerchick](http://www.thebakerchick.com/2013/03/fudgy-guiniess-brownies-with-whiskey-caramel-glaze/) These homemade brownies are basically a dessert you can get drunk off this weekend. Created by Audra at the food blog The Baker Chick, the Fudgy Guinness Brownies are topped with a delicious whiskey caramel glaze. The boozy recipe is one of the few examples when mixing [different kinds of alcohol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-and-wine) actually ends well. If you want to try to bake these next-level homemade brownies, you will need a [stout (such as Guinness)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-guinness-pie), either chopped up semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, plus scotch whiskey, a Guinness reduction from the brownies, powdered sugar, half and half, sea salt, sugar and butter for the epic frosting. While you could technically enjoy this treat whenever, they make a particularly indulgent late-night snack or a cheeky dessert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alcohol-infused Desserts:** Opportunity for creating unique and indulgent desserts by incorporating alcoholic beverages. - **Mixology-inspired Baking:** Opportunity for creating innovative recipes that combine the flavors of popular cocktails with traditional baking. - **Gourmet Comfort Food:** Opportunity for elevating classic comfort foods, like brownies, with gourmet ingredients and flavors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Innovations in alcohol-infused desserts can expand the offerings in the food and beverage industry. - **Baking and Pastry:** Bakers and pastry chefs can experiment with mixology-inspired baking to create new and exciting treats. - **Luxury Dining:** Upscale restaurants and gourmet bakeries can capitalize on the trend of gourmet comfort food to attract discerning diners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bourbon Barrel-Aged Brown Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-ales.md) - [Wine-Infused Brownie Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownie-cookie.md) - [Stout-Flavored Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-crumb-x-guinness.md) - [Beer-Branded Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-guinness-cookbook.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Liquors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakesale.md) - [Alcohol-Dessert Fusion Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vances-bakery-bar.md) - [Boozy Ice Creameries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creamery.md) - [Whiskey-Infused Coffee Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-infused-coffee-stout.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Brownie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownie-baking-mix.md)