Irish Cream Brownies
These brownies look impressive, but are very easy to make. You may substitute Kahlua® for Irish Cream, if desired. They always disappear quickly at potlucks!
These brownies look impressive, but are very easy to make. You may substitute Kahlua® for Irish Cream, if desired. They always disappear quickly at potlucks!
What a great way to dress up an ordinary boxed brownie mix. I've made something similar in the past, only I'd make a Chocolate Irish Cream Frosting and while I do think it's good, I have to say this frosting is better! Nice contrast between the light frosting and the dark chocolate brownie. It is a lovely frosting, buttery, fluffy and with just a hint of the Irish cream. I also like the idea of the sprinkling of toffee bits, for which I used crushed Heath bars instead. This is, overall, creative and delicious but the frosting, in particular, shines. I plan to remember this one and use it to frost a layer cake in the future!
Read MoreWhat a great way to dress up an ordinary boxed brownie mix. I've made something similar in the past, only I'd make a Chocolate Irish Cream Frosting and while I do think it's good, I have to say this frosting is better! Nice contrast between the light frosting and the dark chocolate brownie. It is a lovely frosting, buttery, fluffy and with just a hint of the Irish cream. I also like the idea of the sprinkling of toffee bits, for which I used crushed Heath bars instead. This is, overall, creative and delicious but the frosting, in particular, shines. I plan to remember this one and use it to frost a layer cake in the future!
These brownies are spectacular! I often find brownies with frosting too overwhelmingly sweet, but this frosting is a superb complement to the fudgy brownie. It is light, fluffy and perfectly flavored with just the right amount of Irish Cream and coffee. I used a Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie mix but the frosting was the star. I cannot wait to wow my brownie loving friends with this recipe!
These were very good! The frosting is very sweet, but has a good Irish Cream flavor. Next time I will make half the frosting because you only need to skim the top of the brownies to enjoy the taste of the frosting as using the full amount was too sweet for me. I also substituted Kahlua for the brewed coffee in the frosting. After I brought the Irish Cream liquor, milk, and Kahlua to a boil in my microwave, I put in fridge to cool and thicken. I did not have a problem with runny frosting at all. It was the perfect consistency. I used a potato peeler and a Hershey bar to make chocolate curls on top. Will make again and again!!
Awesome brownies! I made these for Father's Day and everyone loved them. My dad said they were the best brownies he's ever had, and my 9 year old nephew really liked them too. I kept to the recipe and they turned out great. Thanks for this one!
I chose to make these for St. Patrick's Day. They taste alright but for any other day of the year I'll stick with regular brownies. I'm not crazy about the frosting and feel it might be better by adding cream cheese. For the top I melted 1 oz. semi-sweet chips with 1 teaspoon of shortening, put in a sandwich bag, snipped off a corner and drizzled.
mmm, these are good! I compared the directions for this to those on the brownie box and made some changes. I used only 1 egg, 1/4 cup veg oil and then still a 1/2 cup of the baileys. The first time I made these I used the suggested 9X13 and found the brownies to be too flat. They were in for the recommended 30 min and the texture was off. So next time I did a 9X9 pan and only had them in for 25 min. Much better! With the smaller pan size I also only needed half as much frosting. In the frosting I reduced the sugar by half.
Top Notch! I eliminated the coffee because I didn't have any. Also did not heat up the icing first, just mixed together and it was divine.
These brownies are different from the norm. Definitely a special occasion brownie. They were easy to make, but just a heads up - the frosting/topping is very runny. It needs to set up in the fridge before being cut.
I've made the brownie with the icing exactly as the recipe calls for and it was good but so sweet that I thought my teeth might fall out. Just made the icing again but on choc fudge cupcakes, while the icing is a bit on the runny side, it is amazing on the cupcakes!
I only made the frosting from this recipe to top the "Best Brownies" recipe from this site. I boiled the milk, Irish cream, and coffee in a saucepan instead of in the microwave. I did have an issue with a film forming on the liquid (from the milk), which I had to remove. I followed a suggestion from another reviewer and placed this liquid mixture in the fridge for about 2 hours before adding to the butter mixture. I halved the sugar and I'm happy I did. It was just the perfect sweetness. This made just the right amount of frosting - enough for a light layer across a 9x13 pan of brownies. I liked the flavor of the frosting and it complemented the brownies well. I made this for a St. Patrick's Day potluck and they received rave reviews.
I made the brownies (without the topping) for a St. Patrick's Day party this year, and everyone loved them. You could definitely taste a Bailey's flavor, but it wasn't overpowering and even the kids at the party liked these. No one I know likes whipped/spreadible topping on brownies (maybe it's a regional thing?), so instead of making the topping called for in the recipe, I used the Vanilla Glaze recipe on this site (and used part Bailey's, part milk for even more flavor) and just drizzled it over the top to make it look pretty. Will make again, thanks.
Great flavor and texture. I used Pillsbury Fudge Brownie mix. I did not change the recipe at all, but did not cook for 30 mins. Mine were done closer to 20 mins. I don't get the reviews saying they had runny frosting. Make sure the brownies are cool when you frost them, add a tablespoon of powered sugar at a time to thicken if needed and make sure to boil to irish cream mixture. I microwaved for several minutes and let it boil for a bit. Make sure not to boil too long through or you will end up with irish cream rock candy! Thanks for the great recipe!
my husband liked it so much he bought me athousand dollar purse
I used Ghiradelli mix, which is a couple of ounces smaller, but it still worked out. I halved the frosting because I made them in an 8x8 glass pan (which took like 40 minutes to bake), used Kahlua instead of coffee, and didn't boil the mixture first. I thought that the frosting was a little too "oreo-like" with the taste of sugar, but everyone else really enjoyed them and I was asked 2-3 times for the recipe. Personally, I'd try the brownies with kahlua instead of bailey's next time, and use one of my other frostings.
I made these with Kahlua instead of Bailey's and they were really good!!! Even the kids thought so... the frosting is super delicious!!!! I'm making them with Bailey's for St. Patty's Day!
We have made these twice now and they turned out pretty well. We needed to double the frosting part of the recipe to get enough for the whole pan. We'll make these again. We used the Reduced Fat brownie mix.
I ran out of Irish Cream while making these but they still came out great. I'm sure they will be even better when I use the correct amount of Irish Cream.
These are pretty good and I am not sure if the 1/2 cup oil is really needed. I didn't make the frosting but I put toffee crumbles on the brownies.
i followed the recipe exactly and was very impressed with these brownies, i will be making these instead of my regular brownies.
So good! Made this for St Patty's Day but will not wait another year to do it again.
Really good! I followed the recipe exactly except for the optional toffee baking bits. I didn't have any so I just sprinkled the top with a little green colored sugar. Not sure about the purpose of heating the coffee, liqueur and milk. As it cooled, it made a scum on top that I had to remove before using. The next time, I would make the icing without heating the liquids first.
I made this with Kahlua and it was very good but I got the comment that is was too sweet. I ended up toasting some almonds and topping the frosting with them. It was delicious and cut the sweetness.
I made these for St. Patrick's Day 2010. They were insanely delicious. Almost orgasmic. I will be making them again on SPD 2011 :)
Really good and moist. a nice big batch. I didn't taste the Irish cream flavor that much, but it was a nice hint in the background. I think I probably had a stronger coffee flavor in the frosting--I used about 1/2 teaspoon of instant coffee flakes instead of a teaspoon of brewed coffee.
Very good! Moist. Can definitely taste the Irish Cream. I was very impressed and so was everyone at work. Thank you.
These are fabulous! I used my regular brownie recipe and modified it to add the liqueur, but it's the frosting that makes them wonderful. I didn't add the toffee bits and they were still great.
I have made these a few times and my husband absolutely loves them.. I have moved to South Africa and it is super expensive and hard to find brownie mix. So I have started making some from scratch. They are still a big hit thank you so much
These were a huge crowd pleaser at work when I brought them for St. Patrick's Day. I, however, thought they were a bit sweet, but I'm not a huge sweets person.
These have been a huge hit at every party I take them to. People always want the recipe. There are never any left over!! Thanks for the recipe!
This was moist and delicious. The Irish Creme liquor lends well to the flavors. I used a dark chocolate brownie mix, but a regular mix would have been better.
These brownies are amazing!! I put a little more irish cream in the frosting then it called for but other than that stuck to the recipe. They are very rich but everyone loved them!!!
Very good, and very easy! I made two pans, one with Irish cream as the recipe calls for, and one with Amarula, and both turned out very well. I followed the recipe as listed, other than just mixing all the ingredients for the frosting together at once, rather than cooking the milk, liqueur, and coffee together in advance. The frosting itself turned out quite tasty, and would be a frosting that would also be quite good on other items. I also had no toffee bits or Heath bars to use, so I just melted some chocolate and decorated the top of both pans with the melted chocolate. I would most definitely make these again!
I am NOT a brownie fan but I LOVE these!!! The first time I made them and took them to work and they got rave reviews.
Meh. Made these for St. Paddy's Day. The frosting is the best part, but by no means would I consider it the "star" of the show (it's good, but not "stellar-out of this world-good"). The brownie part tastes just like that - a basic, fudgy brownie (I used Pillsbury fudge brownie mix). The Bailey's added nothing to the brownie itself and was a total waste of an expensive ingredient, IMHO. I could detect the slightest Irish cream taste in the frosting. It wasn't overpowering in the least and complemented the brownie nicely. NOTE: If you do not have brewed coffee to add to the frosting (like me), Kahlua works fine. My only other change was omitting the toffee chips. I didn't have any and they seemed out of place anyways. After having tried many frosted brownie recipes, I've come to the conclusion that I prefer mine plain. Basic brownies are delicious as is. They need no enhancements to make them better. My hubs and I agree that when the craving strikes, we'll stick with what works best. Thanks anyways, Kim! :-)
I've made these brownies about 5 times now. Always a huge hit! I just have trouble getting them out of the pan! So I serve them in the pan and everyone circles around like a pack of hyenas cutting pieces out until the pan is empty. Any suggestions? I've used crisco, spray, and butter. Nonetheless, they are fabulous!!
This was a great recipe. I did half the butter and used 4 oz. cream cheese in the frosting and it turned out great not too sweet.
I gave this 1 star, not because they tasted bad, but because it doesn't deliver the Irish creme flavor at all. I made my own brownies that everyone loves instead of a box mix, but added the Irish creme liquor. Then made the frosting exactly as you are supposed to, but just tasted like regular buttercream. I even added extra Irish creme, but still nothing. I won't be trying these again.
Delicious for St. Patricks Day gathering!....disappeared quickly!...used instant coffee for brewed coffee and followed suggestion using potato peeler on Hershey Bar and made chocolate curls instead of toffee bits. Next time I will cut the topping ingredients in half (did not use it all!).....and let the cake and icing cool a bit before spreading on brownie. Very close to 5 star!....Irish creme flavor was delicious....mmmmm! ;)
Amazing!!!! These are dynamite. I used the No Pudge brownies because it only makes an 8x8 pan and it's only two of us. I also halved the frosting and it was a tad too runny for me so I added more powdered sugar. The brownie was super fudgy and tasted exactly like Irish Cream and the frosting was awesome too. Together they make the perfect spiked brownie!!
These were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly as it is written. I used the Betty Crocker Original Supreme brownie mix, which I think on it's own makes the best brownies. The brownies came out fabulous, rich & chewy with a great Irish Cream flavor in the background. And the frosting really made it all that much better. I brought them to work today for St. Patrick's Day, and it isn't even 11:00 yet and they are already half gone. I am not in love with the toffee bits though, I think I will probably leave them off next time. They are ok, but I don't think they really added anything to the overall brownie. All in all, these are staying in my recipe box and I will definately make them again!
Great way to make boxed brownies special. Next time I would add a bit more Baileys to the brownie mix...the flavor was not all that noticeable. I used 6 tblsp. of Baileys & 3 cups of powdered sugar and skipped the coffee in for the frosting. I used a little less than half of the frosting for the brownies and the rest for the "Perfect St. Patrick's Day Cake" from this site. I also skipped the toffee baking bits and drizzled the brownies with chocolate ganache instead.....yummy!
I didn't try the frosting on brownies, but rather on on cupcakes. The frosting was AMAZING! Everyone ate too many cupcakes! Thankfully I made way too many!
These were a hit at my office for St. Patrick's Day. Everyone loved the (strong) hint of Irish Cream in them. I will definitely make these again! Next time I'll try them with the toffee bits... didn't have any at home so I left them off this time around.
I thought these were ok, nothing too spectacular. I guess for all the good reviews I was expecting something with more flavor. Maybe it was because of the box brownie mix. maybe it received such high ratings because it is easy, just not anything that made my mouth go WOW! Thanks for sharing, maybe I will try these again using another brownie from scratch recipe
My husband loved these! Also I made a batch using a gluten-free brownie mix for my mother-in-law and she really enjoyed them as well!
These brownies are dangerously good. They were a perfect dessert for St Pattys day. The frosting was a bit rich for my tastes but overall my family enjoyed them. I will definitely make these again.
These were not to my liking. I was really looking forward to the frosting most of all because of a previous review but what a disappointment.
I followed this recipe exactly, & they turned out sooo good! The only thing was, I only baked the brownies for half the time the recipe calls for. It may be that my oven runs a little hot, but I'm glad I checked on them or else they would've burnt. Also, I don't think a full stick of butter was needed for the frosting. Next time I make these, I will only use half a stick. & there will definitely be a next time!
These were wonderful. The frosting really made them. We are not coffee lovers in our house, so I just used an extra teaspoon of milk. The frosting was sweet. Next time I think I will make a double batch of brownie, so they are thicker and that will make a better frosting/brownie ratio
Just made these - they are pretty good. I will probably make these again. It's a good brownie recipe to add to my rotation. Thanks!
These are delicious! I made them for my friends for St Pats Day and they loved them. I also drizzled melted chocolate chips over the top by melting them in the mircowave, putting it in a bag and snipping off the tip. Will definitly make again! =)
These were pretty tasty. The brownie came out very fudgy however I couldn't detect the Irish Cream at all and the icing made it a bit too sweet. Guess I would just do the normal mix next time!
my husband and guests loved these. we just couldn't stop eating them until they were gone.
SO moist and yummy! I brought these to work for St. Patricks day, I've already gotten several requests for the recipe. I will be making these again- so yummy!
These are a hit whenever I serve them. The taste of Irish cream is subtle, but it makes a wonderful brownie. (They are better with Bailey's, by the way.) Men seem to just love them, but I just served them to a group of women at a luncheon recently, and almost everyone asked for the recipe. Note: they are even better when stored in the frig and served chilled.
Completely amazing! Used dark chocolate with chocolate chunk brownie mixture & added some dried mint before baking. For frosting, didn't boil milk & Irish Cream & used 1/2 tsp finely ground coffee beans vs. 1 tsp brewed coffee.
I needed a quick recipe for dessert and found this one. I used a gluten free brownie mix and added the Irish cream to it and mixed according to the box directions. I didn’t have time to make the frosting so I used a store bought buttercream frosting and added the Irish cream and some instant coffee granules (I heated them up according to this recipe and cooled before adding). I ended up using a little more Irish cream to bring out the flavor more. Overall the brownies were a hit and I will make this recipe again.
delicious. I made a double batch of geradelli brand mix and put it in a 10x15 pan. I did not however double the icing, as I didn't want a thick icing on these. They were fudgy, boozy, and I could definitely taste the irish cream in both the brownie and the frosting. The frosting was whippy, creamy, and again, a nice buttery boozy flavor. I only changed the method of prep. I didn't bother heating anything up. just creamed the butter with 10x sugar, and added the coffee, and 2 tbsp + 2 tsp irish cream. I subbed out the irish cream for the milk. These are a really nice change of pace brownie, and festive for the holiday when decorated.
These are so great! I saw the recipe and thought wow I don't do any "St.Patty's" stuff, but these sound good. OMG, they are perfect. Don't change one thing on the recipe and you will impress the best of them. Thnaks Kim!!!!!!
These are fabulous! I messed up the frosting the first time, but remade it and it came out just fine. I only used about a 1/4 cup of toffee bits though. This is a great recipe, thanks!
These brownies was great and no one will stop with just one piece
I added cocoa to the icing for an all-chocolate experience... next time I'll make the icing vanilla. It was a big hit!
Too sweet - the sweet factor overpowered the Bailey IC flavor. I've made a lot of modified-mix brownies, and will go with other options than this. I limited the total liquid to 3/4 Cup (not including the eggs), and the texture was what I wanted (not too dry). The Bailey's was a nice thought... maybe in a scratch recipe where I can lower the sugar content.
YUMMY!!!! Made it for party and everyone ate them right up. I was running behind and didn't add the coffee just because I didn't have the time to add, but still super good.
These are tasty brownies that were much enjoyed by the group I served them to. I lined my pan with aluminum foil and greased it, so that I could lift them out of the pan to ice and cut them. My only objection is that both the brownie layer and the icing layer were thin. They have a definite flavor of the Irish Cream, especially in the icing.
Great Recipe, they were a big hit down in Bolivia for their first celebration of St. Patrick´s Day.
I t was really good! Loved the toffee on the top . The flavor and texture were very good as well. When you add the frosting they become really rich brownies (that would be the only reason I gave them 4 stars), They were pretty easy to make as well. (I like to use O'Donnells Irish Cream from Aldi's to make these too.)
Omg I loved these. it wasnt hard to make.. believe me I dont even cook and it was wonderful...im new at cooking. but i am so happy i found this website. thanks everyone.
I made NO modifications... straight from the recipe and these turned out wonderfully! These would be good with a Baileys Irish Cream Cheese Frosting too... I will try creating something like that next time.
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