Baileys Brownies

These Baileys Brownies have a deep chocolate fudge flavor with the perfect amount of Baileys Irish Cream in the brownie and the decadent frosting.

If you have a chocolate craving that you just can’t quite beat, these Baileys Brownies are the perfect cure. They are easy to make with Baileys in both the brownies and the frosting! You can’t beat this amazing treat.

How to Make Baileys Brownies

Here is a brief overview of what you’ll need to make these delicious brownies. Get the full measurements and instructions below.

Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Melt chocolate and butter: Combine chocolate chips and butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat at short intervals until melted. Mix in sugar.
Combine all the ingredients: Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Add in the remaining ingredients including the Baileys. And bake.
Make the frosting: Melt butter, sugar, and Baileys together and boil. Stir in chocolate chip chips and pour frosting over cooled brownies.

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Baileys Brownies Tips & Tricks

Here are a few things that will help this recipe turn out perfect.

Scoop and level your flour. Use a dry measuring cup (the plastic kind) and use a spoon to scoop the flour out of the container into the measuring cup, then level it off.
Microwave on intervals. When melting the chocolate and butter, you really do need to do 30 second intervals so it melts into the smooth mixture you are looking for.
The batter is thick. Do not stress when your batter is really thick. That’s how this one is. It will be delicious I promise.
Pour frosting immediately. For best results you need to pour the frosting all over the brownies right away and tilt the pan to spread it out.

Storing and Freezing

These brownies will keep in an airtight container for up to one week.

These also freeze really well! Once cooled, frosted and cut, place the brownies on a wax paper lined tray in the freezer for a few hours. Then transfer to an airtight container and return it to the freezer for up to three months.

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Other Great Baileys Treats

If you are itching to make a whole platter of desserts to go with the movie, here are some other great Baileys treats:

Baileys Fudge
Baileys Poke Cake
Baileys Pie

If you love these Baileys Brownies or any of my other recipes, please leave me a comment and let me know.

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Ingredients

For Brownies

2 cups all purposed flour (240 grams)
1/2 cup cocoa powder (42 grams)
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 tablespoons unsalted butter (226 grams
1/2 cup chocolate chips I used semi sweet (85 grams)
2 cups granulated sugar (396 grams)
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream

For Frosting

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (297 grams)
8 tablespoons butter (113 grams)
1/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream
1/2 cup chocolate chips I used semi sweet (85 grams)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside. 2 cups all purposed flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
In a medium microwave safe bowl combine the butter and chocolate chips. Microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the butter and chocolate are fully melted and smooth. 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Whisk the sugar into the butter and chocolate mixture. The mixture will be a little grainy, but should be consistent throughout. 2 cups granulated sugar
Pour the chocolate mixture into the flour mixture. Stir to combine. The batter will be very thick. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla, and finally the Baileys. 3 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream
Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes.

For the Frosting

Once the brownies have cooled, make the frosting. Combine the sugar, butter, and Baileys in a heavy bottomed saucepan, stirring until the butter is fully melted and the sugar is incorporated. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 8 tablespoons butter, 1/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream
Bring to a boil and let boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips. Continue stirring until it is smooth. Pour immediately over the brownies. 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Cut the brownies and enjoy. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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