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Root Beer Float Brownies

Irresistible Root Beer Float Brownies with Creamy Frosting

These Root Beer Float Brownies combine fudgy chocolate with root beer for a nostalgic summer dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips omit if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure is best
  • 1 cup Root Beer any brand
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened, dairy-free option available
  • 1 cup Confectioners Sugar or powdered erythritol for low-sugar version
  • 1/4 cup Root Beer same brand as brownies
  • 1 teaspoon Root Beer Extract optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Root Beer Float Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and kosher salt.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet and white chocolate chips with the butter.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, then add the flour mixture and root beer alternately.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  7. Allow the brownies to cool completely before preparing the frosting.
  8. Beat the softened butter with the confectioners' sugar, adding root beer and extract.
  9. Frost the cooled brownies and slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure brownies cool fully before frosting to prevent melting. Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chunks for variation.

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