Fudgy Bourbon Brown Butter Brownies Recipe

Name: Fudgy Bourbon Brown Butter Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BROWNIES:; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter; 6 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate, Chopped; 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/2 cups Dark Brown Sugar; 2 Large Eggs; 3 Tablespoons Bourbon; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1 cup All-purpose Flour; FOR THE CHOCOLATE TOPPING:; 4 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate, Chopped; 3 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature; 2-1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 2 Tablespoons Milk (more As Needed)

Servings: persons

FOR THE BROWNIES:
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter
6 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate, Chopped
1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
1/2 cups Dark Brown Sugar
2 Large Eggs
3 Tablespoons Bourbon
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 cup All-purpose Flour
FOR THE CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
4 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate, Chopped
3 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature
2-1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
2 Tablespoons Milk (more As Needed)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang for easy release later on. Spray with a nonstick spray and set aside.
2
Add butter to a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Melt butter and continue to cook until butter is bubbly and brown bits have started to form on the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat immediately to keep from burning and transfer to a large bowl.
3
Melt chocolate in the microwave in 25-second increments until completely melted, stirring after each increment (it took me 1 minute total to melt the chocolate). Add to the large bowl with the brown butter.
4
To the bowl, whisk in sugars until smooth and creamy. Add each egg, one at a time, whisking after each addition. Whisk in bourbon, vanilla and salt. Fold in flour until just moistened and pour into prepared baking pan. Smooth out the top with an offset spatula.
5
Bake brownies for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
6
While the brownies are cooling, prepare frosting. Melt chocolate in the microwave in 25-second increments until completely melted, stirring after each increment (it took me 1 minute total to melt the chocolate). Add it to the bowl of a stand mixer, with paddle attachment fixed. Add cream cheese to bowl. Mix until smooth. Add confectioner's sugar in 1/2-cup increments with mixer speed set on low until all has been added. Add salt and milk and mix again. The frosting should be fairly thick, but if it is still too thick to spread, add more milk to reach this consistency.
7
Spread frosting on the cooled brownies and cover with foil. Place the brownies in the fridge for 30 minutes before releasing them from the pan and slicing them.
8
Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Enjoy!

1247

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BROWNIES:, 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, 6 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate, Chopped, 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar, and more.

Yes, Fudgy Bourbon Brown Butter Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Fudgy Bourbon Brown Butter Brownies

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