Jack Daniel's Brownies

• flour↗3⁄4 cup
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• sugar (or more if desired, for a sweeter taste)1⁄2 cup

  or more if desired, for a sweeter taste

• Crisco shortening↗1⁄3 cup
• water↗2 tablespoons
• (6 ounce) package chocolate chips↗1
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• eggs↗2
• chopped walnuts1⁄2 cup
• Jack Daniels Whiskey (or more or less to suit taste)↗1⁄3 - 1⁄2 cup

  or more or less to suit taste

• GLAZE↗
• (6 ounce) package chocolate chips↗1
• butter↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Grease a 9-inch square pan In a bowl, sift together, flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, combine sugar, shortening and water; cook over low heat to a light boil. Add in chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until smooth. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add in flour mixture and nuts; stir well.

4. 4

   Transfer mixture to a prepared baking pan.

5. 5

   Bake for 25-30 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from pan; sprinkle with Jack Daniels Cool; top with chocolate glaze.

7. 7

   FOR GLAZE: Melt the chocolate chips with butter on top of a double boiler or in the microwave; stir until smooth. Spread over brownies.