Baileys Brownies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Brownies

01 - 1 box brownie mix plus ingredients listed on the box to make the brownies (typically eggs, oil, and water)

→ Baileys Buttercream

02 - ½ cup salted butter, softened
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 2½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
05 - 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
06 - 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

→ Ganache

07 - ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
08 - 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven as indicated on the brownie box. Line an 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside. Mix the brownie packet with the ingredients listed on the package instructions. (Consider substituting the indicated ¼ cup water for ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream liqueur in the brownie recipe for extra flavor). Bake brownies in the prepared pan according to the package instructions. Cool brownies completely before proceeding.
02 - Prepare the buttercream layer by beating together butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until combined. With the mixer running at 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.
03 - 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 to help the frosting firm up.
04 - Combine ⅓ cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of Baileys in a heatproof bowl. Microwave for 45 to 60 seconds until the cream mixture is just coming to a simmer. Pour hot cream over 1 cup of chocolate chips. Let sit for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir the chocolate mixture until a smooth ganache forms.
05 - Spread ganache over the chilled, frosted brownies. Allow ganache to set (either on the countertop for 45 to 60 minutes or in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes). Lift brownies from the tray by the flaps of parchment paper. Cut into even squares and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - The Baileys is not cooked in the buttercream layer, so there is a small alcohol content in the brownies, but it is minimal.
02 - These fudgy brownies are rich, creamy, and decadent. The Baileys flavor blends seamlessly with the chocolate.
03 - You can include Baileys in all three layers, or just one or two. For the most impact with minimal alcohol, include it in the buttercream frosting layer.
04 - The brownies need to be completely cooled before frosting so they don't melt the frosting.
05 - Freezing the frosted brownies while preparing the ganache helps the frosting firm up so the ganache can go on smoothly.

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