The Palmetto Plate: Bourbon Pecan Brownie Bites

If you’ve ever been to a church potluck or a family reunion, you know there’s always that one dessert tray that gets emptied first. These Bourbon Pecan Brownie Bites are the kind of sweet treat that has folks coming back for seconds before the tray even makes it halfway down the table. Rich with cocoa, kissed with a splash of bourbon, and dotted with toasted pecans, they’re bite-sized reminders of Southern hospitality. Best of all, they’re easy enough to whip up on a weekday and special enough to serve when company comes calling.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 tbsp bourbon (optional)

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup gluten-free flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and bourbon until smooth.

2. Add cocoa, flour, and salt. Stir well, then fold in pecans.

3. Pour batter into greased mini muffin tins.

4. Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes. Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.