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Flavorful Whiskey Maple Bacon Brownies with Sea Salt Flake

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These brownies combine a fudgy, boozy base with crispy bacon bits and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for a salty-sweet dessert with a warm whiskey undertone. Perfect for a cozy treat or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons whiskey (bourbon recommended)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
  • About 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
  2. Cook the thick-cut bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels and chop into small pieces.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, maple syrup, and whiskey until fully combined.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be thick and fudgy.
  7. Fold in ¾ of the chopped bacon, reserving the rest for topping.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining bacon pieces on top, then scatter sea salt flakes generously.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, starting to check at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep brownies fudgy. Use smooth bourbon whiskey for best flavor. Crisp bacon adds texture contrast. Let brownies cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts. Sea salt flakes add a crunchy burst; adjust amount to taste. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free maple syrup.

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