Irish Whiskey Sauce

Pour this over pound cake or brownies.

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Irish whiskey

In a 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, whisking until well combined. Remove from heat and stir in milk, sugar and whiskey. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.