indulgent double bacon brownies
I was with a friend of mine talking about the Super Bowl party last month and she said "You have to have bacon at the party." As soon as she said it, I said "What about bacon brownies?" You would not believe the look of disgust on her face.
But I could imagine it. Salty, sweet, creamy, rich, perfect. A caramel topping with extra bacon on top seemed like the perfect way to finish it off. Can you imagine a better dessert? Especially for a big group?
Bacon Brownies
makes 12
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare the brownies according to package instructions. Crumbled three strips of bacon into the batter.
STEP 2
In a saucepan, melt butter. When butter is melted add brown sugar and 2 tbs heavy cream. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
STEP 3
Let the brown sugar mixture bubble for 2 minutes, stirring regularly. Remove from heat and pour into the bowl of a stand mixer. Let rest 30 minutes.
STEP 4
Remove the brownies from then oven when they are done and let cool.
STEP 5
Add the whisk attachment to the stand mixer and blend in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until the frosting is spreadable. You may not need all of the sugar. If it's too thick, add a tablespoon of heavy cream.
STEP 6
Spread frosting over cooled brownies and crumble remaining bacon on top.
1 box brownie mix
6 strips cooked bacon
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons heavy cream
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar