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Decadent Mint Julep Chocolate Pecan Brownies with Bourbon Buttercream

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A rich and refreshing brownie recipe combining the warm notes of bourbon, fresh mint, and crunchy pecans, topped with a silky bourbon buttercream frosting. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted (for buttercream)
  • 2 tablespoons good-quality bourbon (for buttercream)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
  • Pinch of salt (for buttercream)
  • Optional: a drop of green food coloring (for buttercream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop until fully melted but not browned. Let it cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Slowly add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the sugar-egg mixture, stirring gently but thoroughly.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture carefully, stopping as soon as no streaks of flour remain.
  7. Stir in the chopped pecans and fresh mint evenly.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but not raw batter.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 45-60 minutes.
  11. Make the bourbon buttercream: Beat softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  12. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud, then increase to high until fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  13. Mix in bourbon, vanilla, and salt, and continue beating until fully incorporated and smooth. Add green food coloring if desired.
  14. Spread the bourbon buttercream evenly over the cooled brownies and swirl with a fork for texture.
  15. Slice into squares using a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for neat edges.

Notes

Toast pecans lightly in a dry skillet for extra flavor. Use parchment paper for easy removal. Room temperature eggs help create a smoother batter. Don’t overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Let brownies cool completely before frosting. If batter is too thick after adding pecans and mint, add up to 1 tablespoon milk to loosen. For stronger bourbon flavor, add more bourbon gradually to buttercream.

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Keywords: brownies, mint julep, bourbon, pecans, chocolate, buttercream, dessert, Southern, baking, mint

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