Cognac Chocolat Bouchee (Chocolate Bite)

swissms's Note:

Indulgently rich. From B&B Liqueur dessert discoveries.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 3 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 10 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons corn oil
• 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate , chopped
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 egg yolk

Glaze

• 9 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate
• 6 ounces corn oil
• 1 tablespoon cognac

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Butter and flour 9-inch square pan.
3. Sift together cocoa, flour, salt and cinnamon.
4. Melt butter, corn oil, and chocolate over a double boiler. Place melted chocolate mixture in a mixing bowl. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
5. Add brown sugar and beat well. Add eggs slowly. Add cognac. Slowly add dry ingredients, mixing until incorporated.
6. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes.
7. Let brownies cool and cut into desired shapes.
8. Glaze:.
9. Melt chocolate, corn oil and cognac over a double boiler.
10. Place brownies on cake rack over pan to catch drippings. Pour warm glaze over to coat.
11. Chill until glaze sets.
12. Refrigerate any remaining glaze in a covered bowl.