Boozy Brownies

Back in September 2007, I wrote this entry over in the LiveJournal Community “coeliac_recipes”. I thought I’d share it with you today as it is one of my favorite recipes to make when we have a group of friends over for a game night. Alcohol + chocolate = crazy delicious! :) Sorry, no pictures! I haven't made these since being pregnant since the alcohol doesn't cook off.

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So recently I glutened myself on purpose. It is the first time I've ever done it and of course, I regretted it immediately afterward. I had two bites of "boozy brownies" at a party. They just were too amazing to resist.

I decided to create my own version of the boozy brownies based on my friend's recipe, some internet influence, and my own creativity.

For the brownies, I used the Pamela's basic brownie recipe then got boozin'!
Here is the recipe from Pamela’s Products.

Brownies - dense and deep chocolate
1/2 cup melted butter
4 ounces melted unsweetened chocolate (I personally always add one extra ounce, making it 5 ounces of chocolate. Yum!)
1 cup sugar (I use vanilla sugar)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I always add a little extra)
1 cup Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix
Nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°. Melt chocolate and mix with melted butter. Add eggs, vanilla and sugar, and beat. Add Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix and combine. Add optional nuts and/or chocolate chips. Bake in a lightly greased 8-inch square pan for 20 to 25 minutes, done when a toothpick inserted comes out with crumbs. Do not overbake!

Now…it’s my turn!
After removing brownies from the oven, pour on top anywhere between 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup spiced rum or bourbon (depending on your alcohol dependence ;)). Let sit for 5-10 minutes then put in fridge until cool.

While the boozy chocolaty goodness is cooling, make frosting!

1/2 cup butter softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla or a partial vanilla bean (to taste – I’m a bit of a vanilla nut!)
3-4 tablespoons Spiced Rum

Blend until smooth! Put in the refrigerator to help thicken. If still too runny due to too much booze, use a little Pamela’s Baking Mix to thicken up the frosting.

Once everything is cool, spread on brownies, re-refrigerate to thicken again and then ENJOY!! :)