Baileys Brownies

With a rich brownie base, fluffy Irish cream buttercream and decadent chocolate ganache, these Baileys brownies are most definitely a treat worth trying

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Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time50 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 55 minutes mins

Servings16

If you love chocolate, if you enjoy Baileys, and if you can’t wait to have dessert, then these triple-layer Baileys brownies are for you. These rich chocolate brownies are topped with a layer of yummy Irish cream frosting and ganache that will make you want to eat them all at once.

Baileys Brownies Ingredients

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You’ll need:

For The Brownies:

• 1 package of boxed brownie mix plus the ingredients listed on the box to make the brownies (typically eggs, oil, and water)

Substitutions And Additions

BAILEYS: Baileys is only one brand of Irish Cream. Any brand can be used in this Baileys brownie recipe.

You can substitute an equal amount of Baileys Irish Cream for the amount of water listed on the box mix instructions.

How To Make This Baileys Brownies Recipe

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven as indicated on the box of brownie mix. Line an 8×8 square pan with parchment paper, spray with cooking spray, and set it aside.

STEP TWO: Mix the brownie packet with the ingredients listed on the package instructions.

We substituted the indicated ¼ cup water for ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream liqueur in the brownie recipe. 

STEP THREE: Bake brownies in the prepared pan according to the package instructions.

STEP FOUR: Cool brownies completely.

STEP FIVE: Prepare the buttercream layer by beating together butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a medium bowl until combined.

STEP SIX: With the mixer running at low speed, pour two tablespoons of Baileys into the buttercream mixture and continue beating.

STEP SEVEN: Add the whipping cream one tablespoon at a time while continuously beating until a fluffy, smooth frosting forms.

STEP EIGHT: Use an offset spatula to spread the buttercream in an even layer over the top of the cooled brownies.

STEP NINE: Place brownies in the freezer while you prepare the ganache.

STEP TEN: Combine ⅓ cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of Baileys in a heat-safe bowl.

Microwave for 45 to 60 seconds until the cream mixture is just coming to a simmer.

STEP ELEVEN: Pour hot cream over one cup of chocolate chips. Let sit for three to four minutes.

STEP TWELVE: Stir the chocolate mixture until a smooth ganache forms.

STEP THIRTEEN: Spread ganache over the chilled, frosted brownies.

STEP FOURTEEN: Allow the ganache to set (either on the countertop for 45 to 60 minutes or in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes).

STEP FIFTEEN: Lift brownies from the tray by the flaps of parchment paper. Cut into even squares and serve immediately.

How To Serve These Baileys Irish Cream Brownies

These brownies are perfect on their own, but you could also try them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

With the Baileys flavors, these would be a delightful adult dessert to serve for St. Patrick’s Day or for the holidays.

For more recipes celebrating this creamy liqueur, try our Bailey’s and coffee ice cubes and drunken Rudolph.

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Storing Irish Cream Brownies

IN THE FRIDGE: Store these boozy brownies, covered in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, on the countertop at room temperature or in the refrigerator for four to five days in an airtight container. 

IN THE FREEZER: You can also freeze these fudge brownies for up to three months.

Freeze in a single layer and then store with parchment paper between layers.

Devilishly rich and unapologetically chocolatey, that’s how we’d describe these Baileys brownies. They’re so decadent, so sweet, and so delicious: they will be a big hit, and you’ll find yourself making them again and again! 

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Baileys Brownies

5 from 29 votes

With a rich brownie base, fluffy Irish cream buttercream and decadent chocolate ganache, these Baileys brownies are most definitely a treat worth trying

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 55 minutes minutes

Servings 16

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Ingredients

  

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Brownies

• 1 box brownie mix plus ingredients listed on the box to make the brownies typically eggs, oil, and water

Baileys Buttercream

• ½ cup salted butter softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2½ cups powdered sugar sifted
• 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
• 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Ganache

• ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven as indicated on the brownie box. Line an 8×8 square baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
• Mix the brownie packet with the ingredients listed on the package instructions. (We substituted the indicated ¼ cup water for ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream liqueur in the brownie recipe.
• Bake brownies in the prepared pan according to the package instructions.
• Cool brownies completely.
• Prepare the buttercream layer by beating together butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until combined.
• With the mixer running at low speed, pour two tablespoons of Baileys into the buttercream mixture and continue beating.
• Add whipping cream 1 tablespoon at a time while continuously beating until a fluffy, smooth frosting forms.
• Use an offset spatula to spread the buttercream in an even layer over the top of the cooled brownies.
• Place brownies in the freezer while you prepare the ganache.
• Combine ⅓ cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of Baileys in a heatproof bowl. Microwave for 45 to 60 seconds until the cream mixture is just coming to a simmer.
• Pour hot cream over 1 cup of chocolate chips. Let sit for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir the chocolate mixture until a smooth ganache forms.
• Spread ganache over the chilled, frosted brownies.
• Allow ganache to set (either on the countertop for 45 to 60 minutes or in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes).
• Lift brownies from the tray by the flaps of parchment paper. Cut into even squares and serve immediately.

Notes

• The Baileys is not cooked in the buttercream layer, so there is a small alcohol content in the brownies, but it is minimal.
• These fudgy brownies are rich, creamy, and so decadent. The Baileys flavor blends seamlessly with the chocolate – we have Baileys in all three layers, but you can, of course, put it in just one or two of the layers. I would recommend including the Baileys in the buttercream frosting layer for the most impact if you don’t want to include it in the other layers.
• The brownies need to be all the way cooled before frosting so that they don’t melt the frosting. 
• If you pop the frosted brownies in the freezer while preparing the ganache, the frosting will firm up so that the ganache can go on smoothly. 

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg

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