Hosting folks for a party this weekend? Bourbon Pecan Brownies are a unique dessert! Dense, chocolate and pecan-filled brownies sing with bourbon flavor and are perfect for a crowd.
0 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 [wprm-ingredient text="20 oz. dark chocolate or bittersweet chocolate" uid="0"] with [wprm-ingredient text="8 tablespoons unsalted butter" uid="1"] and [wprm-ingredient text="¼ cup unsweetened applesauce" uid="2"] 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.
2 In another bowl, beat [wprm-ingredient text="6 eggs" uid="3"] and [wprm-ingredient text="1 ½ cups granulated sugar" uid="4"] with a hand mixer until the sugar has completely dissolved in the eggs. Measure in [wprm-ingredient text="1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract, " uid="5"][wprm-ingredient text="3 oz. bourbon" uid="6"] and [wprm-ingredient text="1 teaspoon kosher salt" uid="7"] together until well combined.
3 Add the cooled chocolate mixture, and beat gently by hand or on a low setting on a mixer until evenly incorporated.
4 Measure [wprm-ingredient text="2 cups all-purpose flour" uid="8"], [wprm-ingredient text="1 ½ cups pecan pieces" uid="9"] and the additional [wprm-ingredient text="1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips" uid="10"] directly into the brownie batter. Stir until just combined.
5 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.)
6 Enjoy with a glass of milk while the brownies are warm!
