I’m not going to lie — most years I don’t care about the Super Bowl. I’m Southern — college football is my thing. But I do care about Super Bowl snacks. And the Puppy Bowl. How do you get the job of being a referee there? I guess I should have studied sports journalism.
The party we’re attending has a theme of “meat,” and by that I can only assume they mean “bacon.” So, bacon brownies it is. This recipe is inspired by one I found here. I usually like to make brownies from scratch, but Animal Planet has a “Too Cute” marathon on right now, so it’s a busy day.
Bacon Bourbon Brownies
For the brownies:
1 box brownie mix, such as Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge
1/4 cup bourbon
2 tbsp maple syrup
10-12 strips candied bacon
For the candied bacon:
1 pack center-cut bacon
2 tbsp molasses
2 tbsp maple syrup
Brown sugar and kosher salt for sprinkling
1. To make the candied bacon: Line two cookie sheets with foil; spray with cooking spray. Drizzle 10-12 strips of bacon with molasses and maple syrup, and sprinkle with sugar and salt. Bake in a 400 F oven until bacon is crispy, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
2. Prepare the brownie mix according to box instructions, replacing the 1/4 cup water with bourbon. Add the crumbled bacon, and maple syrup; stir until well blended.
3. Spread the batter evenly in an 8 x 8″ square pan for a thick brownie, or a 9 x 13″ pan if you prefer a thinner brownie.
4. Bake in a 350 F oven for about an hour for the square pan, or 30 minutes for a larger pan.
These are a great addition to a Super Bowl party, or any party, really.
Oh, and in case you’re wondering, I definitely prefer the Seahawks for the Super Bowl, and Team Fluff for the Puppy Bowl.