Bourbon Pecan Brownies

-1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with nonstick baking spray, then line with parchment paper in a sling. (This will help the brownies lift easily out of the pan when they're cooled.)
-1 In a glass bowl, melt the 20 oz. of chocolate with the butter and applesauce in the microwave. Heat them in 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each until everything is melted, smooth and combined. When melted, let cool as you mix the rest of the ingredients.
-1 In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, bourbon and salt together until well combined.
-1 Add the cooled chocolate mixture, and beat gently by hand or on a low setting on a mixer until evenly incorporated.
-1 Add the flour, pecans and the additional chocolate chips, stirring until just combined.
-1 Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, and bake for 30-40 minutes minutes or until cooked through. (If you're a fan of gooey brownies, check this around the 20 minute point.)
-1 Enjoy with a glass of milk while the brownies are warm!