Baileys Brownies are dense and moist with a hint of boozy flavor. The layers of fudgy brownie, buttercream, and chocolate ganache makes these brownies decadent and addictive!
1box of brownie mix(plus ingredients needed to prepare the brownies)
Baileys Buttercream
½cupsalted buttersoftened
2 ½cupspowdered sugarsifted
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2tablespoonsBaileys Irish Cream
3-4tablespoonsheavy whipping cream
Ganache
1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips
⅓cupheavy whipping cream
2tablespoonsBaileys Irish Cream
Instructions
Preheat oven as indicated on brownie box. Line an 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Prepare and bake brownies in an 8x8 square baking dish according to the package instructions. (We substituted the indicated ¼ cup water for ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream in the brownie recipe.
Cool brownies completely.
Prepare the buttercream layer by beating together butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until combined.
With the mixer running on low speed, pour two tablespoons of Baileys into the buttercream mixture and continue beating.
Add whipping cream 1 tablespoon at a time while continuously beating until a fluffy, smooth frosting forms.
Use an offset spatula to spread the buttercream in an even layer over the top of the cooled brownies.
Place brownies in the freezer while you prepare the ganache.
Combine ⅓ cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons Baileys in a heatproof bowl. Microwave for 45-60 seconds until cream mixture is just coming to a simmer.
Pour hot cream over 1 cup of chocolate chips. Let sit for 3-4 minutes.
Stir the chocolate mixture until a smooth ganache forms.
Spread ganache over the chilled, frosted brownies.
Allow ganache to set (either on the countertop for 45-60 minutes or in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes).
Lift brownies from tray by the flaps of parchment paper. Cut into even squares and serve immediately.