Ten Dollar Brownies

How good can brownies get? A matter of opinion, of course. But these are the best I can do, at least for now.

Mix the batter as directed on the box, using Ghirardelli's double chocolate mix. Then add to the batter: Two and a half cups pecan halves (Fisher are very good; this is a ten ounce bag selling for about $6.50.) One teaspoon bourbon whiskey. One teaspoon ground chipotle (these are smoked dried jalapenos. Spice Island makes a good version. Like the Ghirardelli, it comes from San Francisco.)

Pour into a six-by-nine (or whatever) cake pan and place into a 350 oven. Turn the oven down to 300, and bake for about 75 minutes. The key is slow baking, giving plenty of time so the brownies don't come out overly gooey.