Yes, you read that correctly…bacon, bourbon, salted caramel all wrapped up into a dark chocolate brownie. And, when you make it yourself, you can make it for an affordable price – but buying a sweet and salty dessert like this would not be cheap. In fact, this is better than those $6 restaurant desserts and you can make a whole pan for about that cost!
This is also a “guys’ brownie.” I mean, seriously add bacon to anything and the guys are hooked! So it will appeal to all – I personally am a salted caramel fan. I love it more than chocolate. So this is a REAL winner amongst many in a crowd.
Have you ever had bacon on a dessert? If you have, your tastebuds are probably already tingling as you think about the combination of flavors in this amazing dessert. And if you haven’t, you are seriously missing out. The first time I saw bacon on a dessert…I was like…seriously?!? Gross!
BUT..that was me speaking from inexperience. One daring bite and my dessert life has been forever changed!
Let’s get down to the bacon-y, caramel-y, chocolatey goodness! It’s quite easy, which makes it that much more appealing.
How To Make Bacon, Bourbon, Salted Caramel and
Dark Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients needed for Bacon, Bourbon, Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Brownies:
- 1 box dark chocolate fudge brownies (I used Duncan Hines)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 4 Tablespoons bourbon (or you can dilute it and use 2 T bourbon and 2 T water)
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 5 pieces of bacon- cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce (I used Smuckers)
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (optional)
Directions for Bacon, Bourbon, Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Brownies:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9×9 pan with non-coating spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, add the brownie mix, eggs, oil and bourbon. Stir until well incorporated.
3. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Spread brownie batter into the greased pan.
5. Bake for 30-32 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
7. Drizzle salted caramel sauce on top of brownies. Sprinkle sea salt on top of the caramel sauce (optional).
8. Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top of the caramel sauce.
9. Cut into 6-12 squares and ENJOY!!
We’ve made a printable version of this recipe to keep in your recipe box or home binder!
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Author: Cassie from The Thrifty Couple
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Feast your eyes and your tastebuds on this one-of-a-kind take on brownies!
Ingredients
- 1 box dark chocolate fudge brownies (I used Duncan Hines)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 4 Tablespoons bourbon (or you can dilute it and use 2 T bourbon and 2 T water)
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 5 pieces of bacon- cooked and crumbled
- ¾ cup salted caramel sauce (I used Smuckers)
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9x9 pan with non-coating spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the brownie mix, eggs, oil and bourbon. Stir until well incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer brownie batter to pan and bake for 30-32 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce on top of brownies. Sprinkle sea salt on top of the caramel sauce (optional).
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top of the caramel sauce.
- Cut into 6 squares and ENJOY!!
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