Mint Julep Brownies

• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons Bourbon
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• fresh mint leaves, garnish

1. Combine chocolate and butter in a heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts.
2. Let stand 10 minutes.
3. Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until thick and pale (about 2 minutes); gradually add sugar, beating well.
4. Add chocolate mixture, flour, and next 3 ingredients; beat at low speed 1 minute.
5. Spoon into a lightly greased and floured 13x9x2 inch pan.
6. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cut into bars.
9. Garnish, if desired.

chocolate squares, butter, eggs, sugar, flour, salt, bourbon, peppermint, powdered sugar, mint

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mint-julep-brownies-513684 (may not work)