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Mint Julep Brownies

MAKES
15
COOK TIME
30 Min

Whether you're throwing a Kentucky Derby party or you just love the flavors in a traditional Mint Julep, you're going to love these Mint Julep Brownies. You don't have to be a horseracing fan to know that these homemade brownies are sure to be a winner.

What You'll Need

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
  • 4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • FROSTING
  • 1 (16-ounce) container vanilla frosting
  • 2 teaspoon bourbon
  • 3 teaspoon peppermint extract

What to Do

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, then dust with flour.
     
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate, stirring until smooth; cool slightly.
     
  3. Place eggs in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed. Gradually add sugar and beat 1 to 2 minutes. Add chocolate mixture, flour, salt, 2 tablespoons bourbon, and 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; beat well. Pour batter into baking dish.
     
  4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely. 
     
  5. In a medium bowl, combine frosting ingredients. Spread over brownies, then cut into squares.

Notes

  • Wanna make these kid-friendly? Just leave out the bourbon!
     
  • And if you want to jazz these up even more, garnish each brownie with a mint leaf before serving.
     
  • Wanna serve up refreshing Mint Juleps in drink form? Try ours! (Adults only!)

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