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    Baileys Brownies

    Published: Jan 24, 2009 Last updated: Mar 13, 2023 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These brownies made with Baileys Irish Cream liquor are chocolate brownies that are fudgy and delicious with a touch of Irish cream flavor. Great for snacking or dessert and delicious with a scoop of ice cream or an extra shot of Bailey Irish Cream!
    A stack of two brownies on a filled shot glass.

    This Baileys Brownies recipe is made with Irish cream liqueur, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips. These mouthwatering fudgy chocolate brownies are delicious on their own or enjoy one after dinner with a shot of Baileys Irish Cream.

    A stack of 3 baileys brownies with a shot glass of irish cream to the right and more brownies in the background.
    These fudgy chocolate brownies have a touch of Bailey Irish Cream and go great with a scoop of ice cream!

    These boozy treats are loaded with baileys flavors making them a big hit with family and friends They are the perfect brownies for St. Patrick's Day celebrations and for the Irish cream lover in your life!

    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why I Love This Recipe
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🙋 Recipe FAQ's
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why I Love This Recipe

    ✔️ These fudgy chocolate brownies are the perfect big batch recipe, making 16 servings!

    ✔️ This baileys brownie recipe turned out fairly low in calories winning over that store-bought box of brownie mix!

    ✔️ The best part is baileys fudge brownies are a delightful adult dessert that's sure to make memories!

    One brownie sitting on top of a shot glass of irish cream.

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    🥘 Ingredients

    Please see the printable recipe card for complete ingredient and measurement listing.

    All-purpose flour, sift this before measuring, or stir with a spoon before scooping. Don't over pack or tap the measuring cup.

    Unsweetened cocoa, use a good high quality cocoa powder like this one to get the best results.

    Semisweet chocolate chips, this is my favorite brand.

    Unsalted butter, if you must use salted butter, reduce the amount of salt in the recipe by ½.

    Granulated sugar

    Large eggs, the size of the egg does matter and using a different sized egg can result in either a dry brownie or overly wet brownie. Also, any eggs added to the batter should be room temperature

    Baileys Irish Cream liquor, or an equivalent of your favorite Irish Cream liquor.

    Vanilla extract, a good quality pure extract like this one.

    Brownie batter in baking dish.
    Use aluminum foil to line the baking dish for easier removal of the brownies!

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
    2. Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
    3. Place the chocolate chips and the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1½ minutes or until the chocolate chips and butter melt, stirring in 30 second intervals. Cool slightly.
    4. In a large bowl combine the sugar, eggs, baileys Irish cream, and a little vanilla extract, to the melted butter and chocolate mixture, stirring well with a whisk.
    5. Using a wooden spoon, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until moist.
    6. Coat an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
    7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread in a thin, even layer.
    8. Bake for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool on a wire rack.

    🙋 Recipe FAQ's

    Why did my brownies sink?

    Brownies that sink are usually a result of overmixing. I recommend sticking with a wooden spoon and mix the brownie batter by hand rather than using a hand mixer.

    Why aren't my brownies as fudgy as I expected?

    This brownie recipe was adapted from the original recipe to reduce fat and calories while still keeping as much fudgy texture as possible. If you are looking for a super fudgy brownie, check out my recipe for Loaded Peanut Butter Brownies.

    Why did the batter curdle?

    It is likely the eggs were not room temperature. A cold egg added to warm or room temperature batter will curdle as a reaction to cold meeting hot.

    Brownies cut into squares and laid out on a cutting boarad.

    💭 Tips

    • The butter and chocolate can be melted on the stove top, instead of the microwave. Simply add butter and chocolate to a small saucepan on medium-low heat while continuously stirring.
    • Line 8-inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil in place of cooking spray.
    • Use high quality unsweetened cocoa, like this one to make these the best brownies ever!

    📖 Variations

    • These Irish Cream Brownies would also repurpose well into a cake pop! Just sub the brownie itself for the cake my Irish Cream Cake Pop recipe! The cake pop is originally made with a yellow cake, but there is nothing wrong with using these chocolate brownies instead. Especially if you have some chocolate fans around. 
    • For a non boozy brownie, substitute heavy cream for the irish cream liqueur and add ½ teaspoon of irish cream extract (I use this brand).
    • The fudgy texture of these brownies makes them the perfect brownie base for a baileys cheesecake. Just sub the brownie batter for the crust in this recipe for New York Cheesecake, but be sure to bake the brownie batter first, then top with the cheesecake batter.
    • Make a double batch and save the remaining brownie batter for st. patrick's day dessert pancakes!
    One Baileys Brownie on a cutting board with one bite taken from the brownie.

    🍽 Equipment

    Measuring cups and measuring spoons to measure the dry and wet ingredients. This is a set that I own that has cups and bowls.

    A table knife for leveling the measured ingredients

    A small mixing bowl and a large mixing bowl to hold the ingredients

    8-inch square pan to bake the brownies in. I like to use this glass baking pan.

    Serving Suggestions

    These boozy brownies go perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of liquor for an extra hint of baileys.

    Finish with whipping cream or melted chocolate for additional sweetness. You can even mix a little baileys and heavy cream for an extra special whipped topping. In a medium mixing bowl add a couple tablespoons of baileys to a half cup of heavy cream And beat on high until mixture is a whip cream consistency.

    Serve with a shot on the side for extra boozy Baileys flavor, or enjoy cold brownies with your favorite cup of coffee!

    For some fun, frosted brownies use an offset spatula to spread a thin layer of chocolate fudge frosting or pipe on a swirl of Irish cream frosting!

    Sprinkle the top of the brownies with a combination of powdered sugar and espresso powder for for a pretty finish and added coffee flavor!

    A stack of two baileys irish cream brownies with the pan in the background.

    Storage

    Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or wrapped in plastic wrap for up to a week.

    Will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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    📖 Recipe

    Baileys Brownies

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    These brownies made with Baileys Irish Cream liquor are chocolate brownies that are fudgy and delicious with a touch of Irish cream flavor. Great for snacking or dessert and delicious with a scoop of ice cream or an extra shot of Bailey Irish Cream!
    4.27 from 49 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 brownies
    Calories 158 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup butter
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¼ cup Irish Cream liquor
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°.
    • Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
    • Place the chocolate chips and the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1½ minutes or until the chocolate chips and butter melt, stirring in 30 second intervals. Cool slightly.
    • In a medium bowl combine the sugar, eggs, baileys Irish cream, and a little vanilla extract, to the melted butter and chocolate mixture, stirring well with a whisk.
    • Using a wooden spoon, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until moist.
    • Coat an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
    • Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread in a thin, even layer.
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean with a few moist crumbs clinging to the pick.
    • Cool on a wire rack.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1brownieCalories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g
    Keyword Bailey's Irish Cream Brownies, Baileys Brownies, Irish cream brownies
    Tried this recipe?Mention @grumpyshoneybunch or tag #grumpyshoneybunch!
     

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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. marla

      March 17, 2012 at 3:42 pm

      These are so dreamy! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

      Reply
    2. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen

      March 10, 2012 at 10:49 pm

      I'd love one of those brownies right about now, they look so rich and moist!

      Reply
    3. Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen

      March 10, 2012 at 5:58 pm

      Oh yum, these look SO good Shelby! Cooking Light has just got so many amazing recipes. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    4. Andrew's Mom

      March 10, 2012 at 11:57 am

      Wow!

      Reply
    5. maggie

      March 06, 2012 at 11:07 pm

      Hi there! These are delicious! I'm featuring them on my blog in a compilation of Irish recipes for St. Paddy's. Thank you!! http://www.nalomakitchen.blogspot.com

      Reply
    6. Diana's Cocina

      March 02, 2010 at 3:04 pm

      Irish cream , chocolate and only 3 points. I will have 2 please! Did I tell you, Baileys and I are really good friends. LOL!

      Reply
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