If I were to make these again, I would cut the bourbon in half. The bourbon flavor was a bit strong for my taste, but it was definitely still delicious and complemented the dark chocolate flavor well. I think the bacon flavor was a bit lost though. I would recommend making twice as much bacon (1 lb) and mix half of the chopped bacon (1/2 lb) into the batter. I would also maybe try a smoked bacon to bring out the flavor in the brownies a bit more.
Ingredients
1/2 lb center cut bacon
1 stick + 2 tablespoons butter
8 oz bittersweet chocolate
2 oz unsweetened chocolate
3 tablespoons bacon grease, reserved
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
Generous pinch of salt
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup flour
1/2 cup bourbon
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 9x13 pan with tinfoil, allowing the paper to overhang on two opposite sides. This will make the brownies easier to remove. Spray with cooking spray
2. Cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and let cool. Remember to reserve 3 tablespoons of grease. Finely chop the bacon.
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 9x13 pan with tinfoil, allowing the paper to overhang on two opposite sides. This will make the brownies easier to remove. Spray with cooking spray
2. Cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and let cool. Remember to reserve 3 tablespoons of grease. Finely chop the bacon.
3. Try not to eat all of the bacon; save some for the brownies
4. In a saucepan, over low heat, combine the butter and both chocolates. Heat until melted and smooth. Transfer to a large bowl
5. Stir in both sugars and reserved bacon grease. Add the eggs and salt and whisk until smooth
6. Mix the cocoa powder and flour into the wet ingredients. Do not over mix
7. Scrap the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the bacon on top. Bake for about 20 - 25 minutes or until tester inserted has some batter clinging to it and edges are set
8. Remove from the oven and place on a rack to cool completely. Lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut, serve, and enjoy :)
4. In a saucepan, over low heat, combine the butter and both chocolates. Heat until melted and smooth. Transfer to a large bowl
5. Stir in both sugars and reserved bacon grease. Add the eggs and salt and whisk until smooth
6. Mix the cocoa powder and flour into the wet ingredients. Do not over mix
7. Scrap the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the bacon on top. Bake for about 20 - 25 minutes or until tester inserted has some batter clinging to it and edges are set
8. Remove from the oven and place on a rack to cool completely. Lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut, serve, and enjoy :)
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