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Baileys Irish Cream Brownies

Decadent fudgy brownies infused with Baileys Irish Cream liqueur, topped with a creamy Baileys frosting and rich chocolate ganache for an elegant adult dessert.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes plus cooling
  • Yield: 9-12 brownies 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder or instant coffee, optional
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter for frosting, room temperature
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips for ganache
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur for ganache

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. Melt chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or in a saucepan over low heat. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt. Set aside.
  4. Once chocolate mixture is warm, add eggs one at a time, whisking constantly for about 10 seconds per egg to incorporate fully.
  5. Whisk in sugar, vanilla extract, and Baileys Irish Cream until combined.
  6. Fold the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until the top is shiny and edges are set. Cool completely.
  9. For frosting: Beat softened butter at high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add powdered sugar and mix until incorporated.
  10. Add Baileys Irish Cream and mix until combined. Spread frosting over cooled brownies.
  11. For ganache: Heat heavy cream and Baileys in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl.
  12. Wait 3-5 minutes without stirring, then stir until smooth. Pour ganache over frosted brownies.
  13. Allow ganache to cool at room temperature before slicing.

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature to prevent curdling when combined with alcohol. For a thinner frosting consistency, add additional Baileys one tablespoon at a time. This recipe is best served chilled or at room temperature.

  • Author: Dorothy Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Irish-Inspired Dessert

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 46
  • Sodium: 156
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 13
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 52
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 78