Jack Daniel's Brownies

This is certainly not your everyday brownie besides being a fantastic tasting brownie without the added whiskey. You might just want to add the Jack Daniels--it is worth it. Believe me, you will love it!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 1 9 inch pan

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup sugar (or more if desired, for a sweeter taste)
• 1⁄3 cup Crisco shortening
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts
• 1⁄3-1⁄2 cup  Jack Daniels Whiskey (or more or less to suit taste)

• GLAZE

• 1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips
• 2  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Set oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 9-inch square pan In a bowl, sift together, flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. In a saucepan, combine sugar, shortening and water; cook over low heat to a light boil. Add in chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until smooth. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add in flour mixture and nuts; stir well.
4. Transfer mixture to a prepared baking pan.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
6. Remove from pan; sprinkle with Jack Daniels Cool; top with chocolate glaze.
7. FOR GLAZE: Melt the chocolate chips with butter on top of a double boiler or in the microwave; stir until smooth. Spread over brownies.