by Holly
Baileys Brownies! Rich fudgy brownies with a fluffy buttery Baileys Irish Cream frosting and topped with a rich boozy Baileys chocolate ganache. These are definitely the best brownies we’ve ever had!
You guys… this is quite possibly the BEST brownie I’ve ever had!
Meet BAILEY’S BROWNIES!! Deliciously chocolatey brownies covered with a smooth creamy Baileys frosting and topped with a rich boozy Baileys chocolate ganache. You’ll be dreaming about these!
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This recipe starts out with your favorite brownies baked in a 9×13 pan and cooled. You can use a homemade recipe or even a box mix to make it extra easy and quick!
Once cooled, a layer of frosting is spread across the top with lots of yummy Baileys in it. When making the frosting, you’ll notice that the butter and Baileys don’t exactly blend well at first but don’t worry.Once you add in the powdered sugar, it will become really nice and fluffy.
Make sure your brownies are completely cooled before adding the frosting or the butter will melt.
The ganache is deliciously rich and chocolatey with a boozy Baileys flavor. I find you can definitely taste the Baileys in the ganache. You’re going to heat the Baileys just until it boils and then pour it over the chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes.
Once you stir, you’ll get a luscious and rich ganache which tops these brownies perfectly. (This ganache is amazing to top any kind of dessert!).
I always allow my ganache to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before refrigerating to help keep that nice shiny finish. Once completely cooled, you’ll want to store these tightly covered in the fridge.
These Baileys brownies are very rich so we always cut them pretty small. Store tightly sealed in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
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Baileys Brownies
Prep Time 35 minutes
Servings 40 brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 Boxed Fudge Brownie Mix 9x13 size plus box indicated ingredients or your favorite homemade brownies
Baileys Frosting
- ¾ cup unsalted butter , softened
- ⅓ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Baileys Ganache
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream
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Instructions
- Prepare brownies according to package directions. Cool completely.
Baileys Frosting
- Beat butter on medium speed until fluffy. Add in Baileys and mix well.
- Add powdered sugar a little at a time until completely incorporated. Beat until soft and fluffy.
- Spread over brownies and refrigerate while making the Baileys ganache.
Ganache
- Combine Baileys and heavy cream in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Bring just to a boil and immediately pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 5 minutes without stirring.
- Whisk until smooth and spread over frosted brownies. Let sit at room temperature about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until set.
Nutrition Information
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
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I have a gluten free mix and it’s pan size 8×8…. will this work or should I use 2 boxes?
You can make an 8×8 pan of these, I would suggest making half of the topping and ganache for this side.
OMG these brownies are amazing, can’t wait to take them to work tomorrow for everyone to try. These will definitely be on this Christmas baking list. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
Yay! So glad you love them Tanya!
I put the frosting and ganache over Delish’s Death By Chocolate Brownies. It was a huge hit with everyone. The next time I will probably omit the Bailey’s from the ganache as my own personal preference.
I am glad that this was a hit with your friends and family!
can these be frozen?
Yes they can be frozen.
If we dont get fudge brownie mix what other options do we have?
Any 9×13 pan of brownies would work as a base for these brownies.
These are fantastic! Can really taste the Baileys!!!
So something I learned in France is that there is something big called Eurovision. It was an experience I can say I attended in full force. Along with that, I whipped up a batch of these to come along with me. They were a hit.
Glad you enjoyed them Christianne!
I made this yesterday with modifications for it to be gluten free and dairy free. It was delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
If anyone cares about the substitutions….I used the Betty Crocker gluten free brownie mix (x2 so they would still be thick enough), earth balance vegan buttery sticks, Baileys Almande, coconut cream instead of heavy cream, and Enjoy Life chocolate chips.
Thanks for this suggestion. My daughter is vegan and I know she would love these brownies.
YUM YUMMY YUMMIEST
I’ve just made the frosting and put only 2 cups of powdered sugar and it’s still sweet enough. I added half a tub of marscapone and some ground almond for texture to the frosting. Thanks for the recipe it looks delicious!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Once the ganache has set for 30 minutes, should you cut them before refrigerating? So far they look wonderful!!
I would cut them after refrigerating. Enjoy!
I am in the UK. What is powdered sugar?
Also known as icing sugar or confectioner’s sugar.
Does the ganache have to be cool befor putting it on. I’m making it now
The ganache gets firm once it cools. You want the ganache warm for pouring (and the Baileys frosting cooled).
I want to make these right now they look so,yummy
Do it!! ;)
Do these have to be refrigerated? I’m looking for a to die for brownie that I can let sit out all day and have it survive being transported for hours in a car before eating.
It should be fine sitting out.
An important ingredient missing from this terrific recipe is the tumbler of Bailey’s placed by the right hand of the dessert chef.
Haha, good idea! We will have to try that sometime.
Holly, I see in your instructions for these brownies, you say to “refrigerate until set”. Do you store these brownies in the fridge?
Yes!
making these for a birthday, can u still decorate on top of the Ganache?
You sure can. If your piping frosting you can add it just as you would on a normal cake. If you’re adding sprinkles, you might like to add it once the ganache is spread overtop of the frosting so it ‘sticks’ better. :)
I am making this for a birthday, can it still be decorated with icing ontop? & what is the heavy cream?, does it come in a box or can?
Heavy cream is a cream with a high fat content (around 35%) sometimes also called whipping cream.
What could be used instead of the heavy cream in the ganache? Looks greats, I want to try it.