Choklad Bourbon Cupcakes med Smör Pecan Frosting

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1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Line 2 standard cupcake pans with 24 liners.
3. 3
   In a large saucepan over medium heat, simmer bourbon and butter.
4. 4
   Slowly whisk cocoa powder into saucepan until mixture is creamy.
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   Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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   Meanwhile, whisk sugar, flour, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
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   In a separate bowl, beat eggs and greek yogurt with an electric mixer. Slowly add bourbon and cocoa mixture. Combine on low speed.
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   Slowly add flour and sugar mixture, combining on low speed until completely incorporated.
9. 9
   Fill baking cups three-fourths full. Bake for about 22 minutes. Cool.
10. 10
    For the Frosting: In a medium sauce pan, melt together the butter, cream, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute.
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    Remove from the heat and add to the bowl of a stand mixer. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
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    Once cooled beat in the softened butter.
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    Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to the bowl and beat together until well combined.
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    MIx in the chopped pecans.
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    Frost cupcakes. Place 1 whole pecan on each cupcake and drizzle with melted chocolate if desired,