Baileys Brownies (Print Format)

Three rich layers featuring Irish cream, fudgy brownie, silky buttercream, and a ganache topping. Perfect blend of chocolate and liqueur in every bite.

# Ingredients:

→ Brownies

01 - 1 box of pre-made brownie mix along with the required ingredients (usually oil, eggs, and water) listed on the packaging.

→ Baileys Buttercream

02 - ½ cup of softened salted butter
03 - 1 tsp of vanilla flavoring
04 - 2½ cups of powdered sugar, sifted to remove clumps
05 - 2 Tbsp of Baileys Irish Cream
06 - 3 to 4 Tbsp of heavy cream (adjust based on thickness)

→ Ganache

07 - ⅓ cup of heavy cream
08 - 2 tablespoons of Baileys Irish Cream
09 - 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Steps:

01 - Fire up your oven to the temperature mentioned on the brownie box. Prepare an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and keep it ready. Mix the brownie box contents with the package-listed ingredients. (For a richer taste, you can swap out the noted ¼ cup water for ¼ cup of Baileys.) Bake as directed and let them cool fully after baking.
02 - In a mixing bowl, stir together the softened butter, vanilla, and the powdered sugar. With the mixer on, slowly add 2 tablespoons of Baileys. Gradually mix in the whipping cream—1 tablespoon at a time—until your frosting is light and fluffy.
03 - Use a spatula to coat the chilled brownies with the buttercream evenly. Pop the frosted brownies into the freezer while working on the ganache—it’ll make spreading the ganache much easier.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine ⅓ cup of heavy cream and 2 tablespoons Baileys. Heat it up for about 45 to 60 seconds—just until the cream starts bubbling. Pour it over the chocolate chips and let the mix sit for a few minutes. Then, stir it all up until nice and smooth.
05 - Pour the finished ganache over the top of the hardened frosting layer. Let it set—either on the counter for an hour or chill it in the fridge for about 15 minutes. Lift the brownies out with the parchment paper edges, slice into uniform squares, and serve right away.

# Tips:

01 - Since Baileys in the buttercream isn’t heated, a small amount of alcohol remains, but it's minimal.
02 - Expect super rich, silky, and chocolate-packed brownies—perfect with the Baileys touch.
03 - Feel free to add Baileys to one, two, or all three layers. If you want a hint of flavor without too much alcohol, adding it to the buttercream works best.
04 - Don’t forget: the brownies should be completely cool to avoid melting the buttercream.
05 - Freezing the frosted brownies will keep the ganache spreadable and neat when added.

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