Mint Julep Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Bourbon
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
fresh mint leaves, garnish

Preparation

Combine chocolate and butter in a heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until thick and pale (about 2 minutes); gradually add sugar, beating well.
Add chocolate mixture, flour, and next 3 ingredients; beat at low speed 1 minute.
Spoon into a lightly greased and floured 13x9x2 inch pan.
Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cut into bars.
Garnish, if desired.