Chocolate Whiskey Brownies

Name: Chocolate Whiskey Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted); 2 1/2 Tablespoons whiskey; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; caramel sauce (optional); sea salt (optional)

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Chocolate whiskey brownies are fudgy, indulgent and the best boozy brownies you will ever make. These decadent homemade brownies are best served drizzled with caramel sauce and sprinkled with flaky sea salt.

stack of three brownies on a wooden tray with caramel sauce and sea salt on them

This post was originally published in January 2021 and has been updated for content.

I don't know about you, but every once and a while, I need a good chocolate fix. When I'm in the mood for chocolate, a good fudgy brownie will always do the trick. This is my new favorite easy brownie recipe that can be just made in 30 minutes!

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🍫 Ingredient notes
📋 Substitutions and variations
🥣 Step by step instructions
⭐ Expert tips
💭 Frequently asked questions
🥡 Storage instructions
🍫 More chocolate recipes
📖 Recipe
💬 Comments

🍫 Ingredient notes

Brownies - This recipe has been adapted from the best fudgy cocoa brownies recipe from Cafe Delites. It's easy and comes out perfectly every time. Boxed brownies can be used in a pinch as well. Simply substitute 2 ½ Tablespoons of the water for whiskey.
Whiskey - A bourbon whiskey is best to use for this recipe because it's sweeter and pairs with the chocolate perfectly. I always recommend using something that you would drink when baking or cooking with alcohol. You don't have to use the most expensive brand out there, but I would probably skip on the cheap stuff.

📋 Substitutions and variations

Ala Mode - Serve these fudgy chocolate whiskey brownies with a scoop of your favorite ice cream on top for an extra special treat.
Nuts - Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnut to the batter for extra crunch and texture.
Alcohol Free - Want to skip on the booze? Substitute the whiskey for 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Dairy Free - Substitute the butter in this recipe for your favorite dairy free or plant based butter.

🥣 Step by step instructions

Mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, and whiskey and then mix in the eggs. Sift in the dry ingredients and then mix the batter until the dry ingredients are just incorporated. Pour the brownie batter into a 8-inch square baking pan that has been lined with parchment paper and greased generously with baking spray or butter.

whisk mixing brownie batter in a bowl and batter in a square baking dish with parchment

Bake the brownies for 20 minutes, until they are no longer jiggly or shiny on top. Let them cool completely before slicing.

square pan of baked brownies and pan of brownies cut into squares on parchment paper

While this step is optional, I HIGHLY recommend drizzling the chocolate whiskey brownies with your favorite caramel sauce and sprinkling them with a little sea salt!

spoon drizzling caramel sauce over a stack of three brownies on a wooden tray

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⭐ Expert tips

Make sure to both line the baking pan with parchment and grease it with butter or baking spray. This will help to make sure the brownies don't stick in the pan.
Sift in the dry ingredients using a flour sifter or a fine mesh strainer to prevent any lumps in the brownie batter.
Don't over mix the batter after adding the dry ingredients. Make sure there are no dry pockets, but stir together until they are just combined to avoid an overly tough texture.
Baking time should be about 20 minutes. To make sure they are done, gently jiggle the pan to make sure they don't move and check the top to make sure they are no longer shiny.
Make sure to let the brownies cool completely before cutting. The brownies continue cooking during this time and will also set up to make for easier slicing and serving.

💭 Frequently asked questions

Are my brownies fudgy or undercooked?

Fudgy brownies should not be jiggly or shiny on top if they are cooked. However, if a toothpick is inserted into the middle, it may not come out clean. If the batter is still shiny on top or if they are jiggly when you shake the pan, they are probably undercooked.

What sugar is best to use for brownies?

Most recipes call for granulated sugar, however brown sugar adds extra flavor and moisture to make a fudgier brownie.

🥡 Storage instructions

These chocolate whiskey brownies will keep in an airtight container stored at room temperature for about 3 days. Warm them up in the microwave for 10-15 seconds for an extra fudgy texture!

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Amanda

Chocolate Whiskey Brownies are fudgy and indulgent, drizzled with caramel and sprinkled with sea salt. This easy brownie recipe can be made in just 30 minutes and is perfect when you need a chocolate fix!

5 from 15 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Course desserts

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter melted
2 ½ Tablespoons whiskey
2 large eggs
½ cup all purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
caramel sauce optional
sea salt optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°, line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and greased liberally with baking spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, and whiskey and whisk to combine.
Add in the eggs and whisk until they are well incorporated.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt and whisk until all the dry ingredients have just been incorporated.
Pour the brownie batter into prepared baking pan and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Brownies should not be jiggly in the middle or shiny on top but might be gooey if tested with a toothpick.
Let the brownies cool completely before cutting. Drizzle cut brownies with caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.

Notes

Brownie recipe adapted from the best fudgy cocoa brownies from Cafe Delites

Use a bourbon whiskey when baking these chocolate brownies. It's a little bit sweeter than other varieties and pairs with the chocolate perfectly.
When cooking or baking with alcohol, it's best to use something that you would drink. It doesn't have to be super expensive, but don't use the cheapest one either.
Make sure to both line the baking pan with parchment and grease it with butter or baking spray. This will help to make sure the brownies don't stick in the pan.
Sift in the dry ingredients using a flour sifter or a fine mesh strainer to prevent any lumps in the brownie batter.
Don't over mix the batter after adding the dry ingredients. Make sure there are no dry pockets, but stir together until they are just combined to avoid an overly tough texture.
Baking time should be about 20 minutes. To make sure they are done, gently jiggle the pan to make sure they don't move and check the top to make sure they are no longer shiny.
Make sure to let the brownies cool completely before cutting. The brownies continue cooking during this time and will also set up to make for easier slicing and serving.

Substitutions and Variations

Ala Mode - Serve these fudgy brownies with a scoop of your favorite ice cream on top for an extra special treat.
Nuts - Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnut to the batter for extra crunch and texture.
Alcohol Free - Want to skip on the booze? Substitute the whiskey for 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Dairy Free - Substitute the butter in this recipe for your favorite dairy free or plant based butter.
Boxed Brownies - Boxed brownies may be used for this recipe instead, simply substitute 2 ½ Tablespoons of the water for whiskey.

Storage Suggestions

These brownies will keep in an airtight container stored at room temperature for about 3 days. Brownies can be warmed up in the microwave for 10-15 seconds for an extra fudgy texture!

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 375IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

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