Irish Cream Bars (Printable Version)
These rich bars stack three layers of goodness—chewy brownie with Irish cream, creamy Baileys frosting, and a silky ganache top.
# Ingredients:
→ Brownies
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1 box of brownie mix and the necessary ingredients listed on the package that typically include water, oil, and eggs.
→ Baileys Buttercream
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½ cup of softened salted butter
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1 teaspoon of vanilla
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2½ cups of sifted powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons of Baileys Irish Cream
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3 to 4 tablespoons of heavy cream
→ Ganache
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⅓ cup of heavy cream
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2 tablespoons of Baileys Irish Cream
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1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Steps:
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Follow the baking instructions on the brownie box to preheat your oven. Line a square 8x8 pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine the dry brownie mix with the package-listed ingredients (swap ¼ cup of water for Baileys if you want an added kick). Pour the batter into the pan and bake as directed. Set baked brownies aside to cool fully before moving to the next step.
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In a bowl, cream the butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar together until you don’t see any clumps. Slowly drizzle in the Baileys while mixing. Add one spoonful of heavy cream at a time, beating constantly, until the frosting looks smooth and light.
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Lay a thick layer of frosting evenly over the brownies using a spatula. Pop the brownies into the freezer to firm up the frosting while moving onto your ganache.
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Put the cream and Baileys in a microwaveable bowl. Heat it up for about a minute, just until it’s hot and starting to simmer. Pour the cream over the chocolate chips, let it sit untouched for a few minutes, then stir until you get a smooth mixture.
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Pour the ganache evenly over your cold, frosted brownies. Leave it to set either on your counter for an hour or in the fridge for 15 minutes. Once everything is firm, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper. Slice into neat squares and enjoy right away.
# Notes:
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The Baileys in the frosting isn’t cooked, so it adds a small amount of alcohol to the dessert, though it’s mild.
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These brownies are creamy, rich, and super chocolatey, with the Baileys adding a sophisticated touch.
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You can put Baileys in all the layers or just one. For a light taste and less alcohol, stick with the buttercream layer.
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Don’t frost warm brownies—wait until they’re totally cool to prevent melting the buttercream.
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Chilling the frosted brownies in the freezer makes the ganache easier to spread perfectly without any mixing.