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.