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Fudge Brownies with Baileys Buttercream Frosting

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Every day requires a bit of adventure, and some days are more adventurous than others… Especially when you have a preschooler.

I decided to make you something St. Patrick’s(y), and this one little brown-haired girl wanted to help. Thinking that I would change her mind about hanging around with me in the kitchen, I told her that this was one bowl of buttercream that she couldn’t lick.

Ana: WHY?!?

ME: Because there’s alcohol in this.

Ana: WHY?

ME: Because.

Ana: Because WHY?

ME: Because it’s St. Patrick’s Day and I am going to make boozy Fudge Brownies with Baileys Buttercream.

Ana: SAINTS DRINK?!? ALCOHOOOOOL

At this point I just lost it! I had not laughed that hard in a long time!

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Our conversation went on for an entire hour. In the end I had to make a deal with her – she couldn’t have a brownie, but I would let her spread the buttercream on top. She came back with a counter offer – she wanted to put the buttercream in a pastry bag and pipe it, like she does with the gazillion cupcakes that we make almost every weekend. Deal.

Don’t you love how that frosting turned out on top? Pretty, right? ;-D

I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but I am convinced that these brownies are seriously the best. Ever. Everrrrr. It’s the buttercream. It’s freakin’ ahhhhh-mazin’.

You know, after having two brownies, I sorta felt a bit tipsy. Seriously. I went to have two more for the full effect.

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The brownies and the buttercream … well… they just made me swoon. They are boozy, they are beautiful, and they are delicious. And boozy. I hope you have a moment to make them. I mean… under no circumstance do I want you to come to this blog, read it, and then leave without hitting the print button. Some of these recipes need to be experienced by not just your eyes, but by your belly!

SLANTE!

ENJOY!

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Fudge Brownies with Baileys Buttercream

Katerina | Diethood
Homemade Fudge Brownies topped with a Baileys Buttercream Frosting
3.67 from 3 votes
Servings : 16 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips , chopped
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Baileys Irish Cream
For the Buttercream
  • 1 stick butter , softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream

Instructions
 

For the Brownies
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Sift together the flour and salt; set aside.
  • Place the butter and chopped chocolate in a saucepan and melt over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir the sugar into the chocolate mixture; let cool for 3 minutes.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into your mixer’s bowl and beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Mix in the Baileys Irish Cream.
  • Stir in the flour mixture with a wooden spoon.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack.
Prepare the Buttercream
  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl and blend together with your electric mixer; mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread on top of brownies.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 267 kcal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 21 mg | Sodium: 83 mg | Potassium: 79 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 44 g | Vitamin A: 35 IU | Calcium: 11 mg | Iron: 1.2 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownies from scratch, fudgy brownies, homemade brownies
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26 comments on “Fudge Brownies with Baileys Buttercream Frosting”

  1. The brownies have good flavor but I always find that butter is bubbling up at the sides of the pans, and the corners of the brownies look crystalize. It never says to cream so I just mix the sugar and butter/chocolate mixture together as directed. Is there something I’m doing wrong? Because my brownies are more oily and moist (not a terrible thing) than fudgy.

  2. Oh. Em. Gee. These are incredible. They are the fudgiest brownies I’ve ever made and the buttercream is to die for. Made this for a Baileys-loving friend’s birthday….she’s going to LOVE them. Great recipe. Thanks!

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    Megan Robison

    Made these last night and they were amazing! You should be very proud of your daughter – her frosting skills quite exceed mine and my boyfriends.

  4. Can I say how much I love that the buttercream is just a big huge blob on top of each brownie? That’s my kinda brownies, girl!

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    Nami | Just One Cookbook

    Saw this on my iphone but it does look better on a big screen. WOW. I love the fudge brownie and baileys buttercream frosting! That makes the brownie 120% better. YUM!

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    Kim - Liv Life

    Oh how I miss those days in the kitchen with my little ones!! I had so much fun with them, and I have the pictures to prove that they had just as much fun with me, though my son will deny it!
    LOVE these brownies, but I have to admit that her topping is the prettiest brownie topping I’ve ever seen. She takes after you!

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    Carol | a cup of mascarpone

    Kate, these are one gorgeous brownie…can brownies be gorgeous? Well, these are! I love the recipes…would even love to use the Bailey’s Buttercream on other baked goods!

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    Sarah @ SimplyScrumptiousBySarah

    That was such a cute little story!! I just love how your daughter piped the frosting! The brownies look so cute!! 🙂

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    Jean (Lemons & Anchovies)

    Your little one is one good negotiator and gosh, her comment about saints drinking made me smile!!! Love these brownies!

  10. Love your daughter’s comments. So cute! These brownies don’t look too bad themselves. I’m thinking they need to happen soon in my kitchen!

  11. Looks like a fun baking project with boozy frosting that just makes these brownies super delish and special 😉

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    Nancy/SpicieFoodie

    Hehe, what a cute post! Your baby is very talented and a good negotiator:) The brownies do look spectacular. Thanks for sharing!

  13. These brownies look so good they make me want to go and buy a bottle of Bailey’s and make them. (MUST RESIST!!!)

    I am making cream of leek soup and Irish soda bread for St. Patrick’s day. I have NO fun at all. 🙂

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    Kate @ Kate from Scratch

    Love anything flavored with Bailey’s …even if it’s flavoring the ice in the glass. 😉 Great recipe. Easy and perfect for St. Patty’s celebrations. Yum!

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    Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen

    Oh wow these look amazing! I love chocolate and baileys together (I just made some chocolate cupcakes with baileys buttercream, but I think your brownies might just beat that!)

  16. Love your daughters final thought. LOL! I’m glad I’m an adult and I can enjoy them… and I don’t have to be a saint. 🙂

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    Averie @ Averie Cooks

    Loving these! I love a good, dense, fudgy brownie & Baileys! I have a Baileys recipe tomorrow and last fall I made a cake with a Baileys glaze and your brownies look incredible!

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    kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts

    Kate,
    Yum!
    I need to get some Bailey’s, because this looks so yummy. Your daughter rocks the pastry bag.
    Thanks!

  19. Oh, boozy brownies! But how are you able to keep a bottle of Baileys around long enough to actually use it in baked goods?

    Love your silverware!

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    Paula @ Vintage Kitchen

    If only there really was a way of making readers truly understand the need to make some recipes! Interesting buttercream Kate, it´s like something´s missing, but at the same time it´s what makes it interesting…

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    Meagan @ A Zesty Bite

    I can’t wait to have conversations like that with Olivia. If I was her and I saw these brownies I would want some too.

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    The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time

    Saints drink alcohol. Yup, that’s a keeper. What a cutie. 🙂 The brownies do look amazing, but I have to say I was entranced by your frosting job. I seriously think it’s awesome. Your daughter’s a natural.

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