NEW YORK, NY: Something Wonderful: Maker's Mark Munchies (12/12/09)

As a certified ambassador for Maker's Mark, I am privy to the inner workings of the bourbon industry. Part of these workings include how to make delicious snacks with bourbon. Recently, Bill from Maker's Mark sent around a recipe to all of us ambassadors. The recipe was submitted by Kasey at the Toll Gate Cafe.

Caroline and I tried out the recipe for a cookie exchange party this weekend, to resounding success. These cookies are the best I have ever had. Take a look and try it out for yourself!:

Chocolate Mint Julep Cookie

2 sticks butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all purpose flour (we prefer White Lilly Flour; it's a soft winter wheat - like the soft red wheat used in making Maker's Mark Bourbon)
1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely ground oats
2 cups Andes Mint Chocolate Candy pieces
Bourbon Fudge Topping
2 cups melted chocolate chips (milk chocolate or semisweet, whichever you prefer)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 to 1/2 cup Maker's Mark Bourbon

Preheat conventional oven to 350 degrees or convection oven to 325 degrees. Cream butter, sugar and eggs until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix flour, oats, baking soda, salt and mint chocolate candy pieces. Gradually add to butter mixture until incorporated. Scoop out with a two ounce scoop and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in conventional oven, 10 minutes in convection oven. Allow to cool and add bourbon fudge topping.

Topping:
Melt chocolate in double boiler, remove from stove. Add sweetened condensed milk and bourbon and mix until incorporated. Top cooled cookies with warm fudge and enjoy.