These Bailey’s Brownies are an elevated box mix recipe with Irish Cream in the brownie mix and whipped ganache frosting. Perfect for any time of the year!
If you have been visiting this blog for any length of time, you know I love me some chocolate… and brownies, I mean, I’m kind of the brownie Queen around here. So, are you surprised I would go and put alcohol in my brownies, I didn’t think so… welcome to my famous Bailey’s Brownies!
I love Bailey’s…. Irish Cream, in general… we have a deep-rooted connection, over here being our drink of choice around the holidays, that sweet, sweet burn is just something I have come to love.
We normally serve it on the rocks, sometimes with a mixer, but usually, on its own, that’s just how much we love it.
But I also love cookies and cakes and pies, oh yea, and BROWNIES. Chewy chocolate warm brownies, there is just nothing better.
Not until you add Bailey’s right in the mix along with whipped Bailey’s ganache topping and then drizzle them with melted dark chocolate. This is where your adult chocolate fantasy comes to rest.
You know I had to do it to ya, Bailey’s Brownies, need I say more?
Some of our other favorite recipes with alcohol in the mix we have on our site include: Rumchata Poke Cake, Easy Tiramisu Recipe, and Bourbon Chicken.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Bailey’s Irish Cream in the brownies and the whipped ganache topping.
- Total crowd-pleasing recipe and made with box mix to make it easy.
- It uses staple recipe ingredients you probably already have at home.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
- Fudge brownie mix
- Baileys Irish Cream
- Vegetable oil
- Large eggs
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Heavy cream
- Dark chocolate melting wafers, optional
HOW TO MAKE BAILEY’S BROWNIES:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper or spray with baking spray and set aside.
- Place the fudge brownie mix, Irish cream, vegetable oil, and the eggs into a large bowl. Mix the ingredients per the directions on the back of the box.
- Smooth the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side of the baking dish comes out mostly clean, a few crumbs are okay but if there is any wet batter, they need to be baked longer. Or bake per the directions on the back of the box. Let them cool completely in the baking dish.
- While the brownies are baking, make the ganache by placing the semi-sweet chocolate chips into a heat-proof bowl, and setting them aside.
- Place the Baileys and heavy cream into a small pot on the stove over medium-low heat, occasionally stirring until it just comes to a simmer. Pour the mixture over the chocolate chips and cover the bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the ganache until smooth. Let the ganache sit at room temperature until it is firm. You can also place it in the fridge for about 1 hour until firm.
- Place the firm ganache into a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or the body of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and whip until it becomes light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Lift the brownies out of the baking dish with the parchment paper and spread the ganache evenly over the brownies.
- Cut the frosted brownies into servings, then drizzle with the optional melted dark chocolate and serve once the chocolate is set.
CAN YOU ADD BAILEY’S TO BROWNIE MIX?
Absolutely, you better believe you can add Bailey’s to your favorite brown mix.
We have done that for this recipe: replace the water called for in the brownie mix with Irish Cream!
This will work with any brownie mix, we just love the Fudge Brownie mix variety.
CAN I ADD ANYTHING?
Yes! I love to add mix-ins to the brownie base, here are some of my favorites:
- Chocolate Chips, semi-sweet, dark, milk, or white
- Chocolate Chunks
- Crushed Oreos
- Peanut butter chips
You can also add additional toppings, here are some options:
- Mini chocolate chips
- Sprinkles, I would use chocolate sprinkles here
- Chopped nuts, walnuts, almond, or pecans
- Sprinkle of flakey sea salt
- Caramel drizzle
ARE THESE BROWNIES KID FRIENDLY?
No, since there is Bailey’s in both the brownie mix and the ganache topping, I would not serve these to kids.
Since there is so little in the brownie itself, I would think most of the alcohol would evaporate when baked, but I can’t say for sure.
But, the ganache topping uses slightly warmed Bailey’s, and I know not all of the alcohol would evaporate from heating, so just be on the safe side and serve these only to adults.
HOW TO STORE:
These brownies will last at room temperature for up to 2 days. Due to the ganache, they will need to be refrigerated after 2 days.
In the fridge, stored in an airtight container, they will be good for up to 5 days total. These are best enjoyed at room temperature, so allow them to come up to room temp to enjoy any leftovers.
Freeze for up to 3 months. Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap, then foil, and place in a freezer-safe container or bag. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight or on the countertop until room temperature.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- This makes a large batch, but you can easily double it to feed more or halve the recipe as needed. If halving the recipe, add it to a 9×9 or 8×8 baking dish, and cook time may vary.
- Tons of custom options, see my tips above on that.
- Store-bought brownie mix is used for this recipe, but you can use your favorite homemade brownies instead.
- The dark chocolate drizzle is optional.
- This keep and freeze well, see my tips above on how to store.
- I do not recommend serving to anyone but adults of drinking age.
Looking for a fun, unexpected dessert to make for any adult gathering? These Bailey’s Brownies will be the hit of the dessert table!
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Bailey's Brownies
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1 box fudge brownie mix or your favorite brownie mix
- 3 tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
For the Bailey's ganache:
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces Bailey's Irish Cream
- 2 ounces heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons melted dark chocolate melting wafers to serve, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper or spray with baking spray and set aside.
- Place the fudge brownie mix, Irish cream, vegetable oil, and the eggs into a large bowl. Mix the ingredients per the directions on the back of the box.
- Smooth the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side of the baking dish comes out mostly clean, a few crumbs are okay but if there is any wet batter, they need to be baked longer. Or bake per the directions on the back of the box. Let them cool completely in the baking dish.
- While the brownies are baking, make the ganache by placing the semi-sweet chocolate chips into a heat-proof bowl, and setting them aside.
- Place the Baileys and heavy cream into a small pot on the stove over medium-low heat, occasionally stirring until it just comes to a simmer. Pour the mixture over the chocolate chips and cover the bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the ganache until smooth. Let the ganache sit at room temperature until it is firm. You can also place it in the fridge for about 1 hour until firm.
- Place the firm ganache into a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or the body of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and whip until it becomes light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Lift the brownies out of the baking dish with the parchment paper and spread the ganache evenly over the brownies.
- Cut the frosted brownies into servings, then drizzle with the optional melted dark chocolate and serve once the chocolate is set.
Notes
- This makes a large batch, but you can easily double it to feed more or halve the recipe as needed. If halving the recipe, add it to a 9×9 or 8×8 baking dish, and cook time may vary.
- Tons of custom options, see my tips above on that.
- Store-bought brownie mix is used for this recipe, but you can use your favorite homemade brownies instead.
- The dark chocolate drizzle is optional.
- This keep and freeze well, see my tips above on how to store.
- I do not recommend serving to anyone but adults of drinking age.
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