Boozy Brownies

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By Carroll Pellegrinelli

Not only are these brownies made with 2 types of liquors, but they are topped with a buttercream frosting and a chocolate glaze.

Photo © 2007 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com, Inc.

I make this recipe for Boozy Brownies at least once a year for Miss Arlene's birthday. One year I made it to share it with our monthly potluck lunch group. This is so embarrassing, but everyone though this was the best dessert I ever brought. I still can't get over it. Every month for over 10-years, I've brought totally homemade desserts and other sweet treats to the luncheon. Yet, they prefer the one that is made with a brownie mix! I guess these Boozie Brownies are really that good.

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 (21 oz.) fudge brownie mix (or brownies made from your favorite recipe)
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons rum
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening

Preparation:

Bake brownies according to package directions.

Drizzle brownies with bourbon as soon as they are removed from the oven; refrigerate.

Cream butter, rum and powdered sugar. Spread on cooled brownies. Refrigerate again. When cold, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Spread or drizzle quickly on top of brownies. Chill.