Mint Julep Brownies

Yield: 48 servings

Ingredients

• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup butter
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour* a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
2. Combine chocolate and butter in a heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts.
3. Let stand for 10 minutes.
4. Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until thick and pale (about 2 minutes); gradually add sugar, beating well.
5. Add chocolate mixture, flour and next 3 ingredients; beat at low speed 1 minute.
6. Spoon into the prepared baking pan.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
8. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
9. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
10. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.

Notes

* For best results, use our Pan Release!

Nutrition

Per serving: 100 Calories; 6g Fat (48.4% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 26mg Cholesterol; 66mg Sodium

Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates