Description
Rich, dense fudge brownies topped with a creamy frosting flavored with Baileys Irish Cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for batter)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over low heat. Remove from heat.
- Whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted butter until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, beat the 1/2 cup softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, alternating with the Baileys Irish Cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the Baileys buttercream evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips over the frosting.
- Cut into squares before serving.
Notes
- For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake them.
- Ensure the butter for the frosting is truly at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- You can chill the brownies briefly before frosting for easier spreading.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: brownies, fudge, Baileys, buttercream, chocolate, dessert, baked goods