Mint Julep Brownies

Vino Girl's Note:

From Coastal Living. We love the Chocolate Bourbon Brownies With Double Frosting (#92550) I have listed, and here's another using bourbon, with the added attraction of mint. Edited to add: I just made these, and I would encourage anyone trying these to use a smaller pan (8x8 or 9x9) because these do come out pretty thin! I used a bit less sugar and a little more of both the bourbon and peppermint extracts.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 24

• 1 cup butter
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 ½ cups flour
• 2 tablespoons Bourbon
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• powdered sugar (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F, and grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch pan.
2. Melt butter and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring often until smooth; cool slightly.
3. Beat eggs at medium speed in a mixer for 2 minutes; gradually add in sugar.
4. Beat well.
5. Add in chocolate mixture, flour, bourbon, extract, and salt and beat well.
6. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
7. Cool completely before cutting and sprinkling with powdered sugar.