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Decadent Baileys Brownies

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies infused with Baileys Irish Cream and topped with luxurious chocolate ganache, perfect for adult desserts and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 8 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Baileys Ganache
  • 8 oz dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter and chopped dark chocolate together in microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  3. Whisk granulated sugar into melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in Baileys and vanilla extract.
  5. In separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt together.
  6. Gradually fold dry ingredients into chocolate mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25-30 minutes until toothpick has moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely while preparing ganache.
  9. For ganache, heat cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let stand 2 minutes.
  10. Whisk ganache until smooth, stir in Baileys and butter.
  11. Pour ganache over cooled brownies, refrigerate 2 hours before cutting.

Notes

These brownies improve in flavor after the first day. Store covered at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage. Use quality chocolate and real Baileys for best results.