Fudgy Flourless Bourbon Brownie Recipe

ABOUT THIS RECIPE

Flourless baking is common on the Italian island of Capri, where it's done for taste, not to cut carbs. The original is a chocolate dessert topped with powdered sugar, Grenache or berries. If you’re familiar with it, the rich, less-cakey texture might remind you of the Italian dessert. Ours is made even better with a hint of Maker's Mark.

PREPARATION TIMES

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: About 20 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 sticks unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
• 1/4 cup Maker's Mark Bourbon
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1 | Prepare your oven and baking pan
• Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan, line with parchment paper or foil and butter the parchment.

STEP 2 | Melt butter with bourbon and chocolate
• In a large saucepan, heat the butter and bourbon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts. Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth. Remove from the heat and immediately add 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.

STEP 3 | Mix in the rest of your ingredients
• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the confectioners' sugar until well-combined. Transfer to the prepared pan and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips on top.

STEP 4 | Bake to perfection
• Bake until the top is glossy and a toothpick inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

STEP 5 | Remove from pan and enjoy
• Lift out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into 12 bars.