This Baileys Brownies recipe is a must-try this Christmas

Either enjoyed on the rocks or as a boozy hot chocolate top-up, Baileys never fails to make you feel festive. 

That said, why not go the extra mile this holiday season and bake a batch of Bailey Brownies? Check out this delicious recipe from The Bottle Club. 

Baileys Brownies 

Ingredients 

For the brownies 

• 220g (1 cup) caster sugar 
• 150g (1 cup) plain flour 
• 80g (⅓ cup) Baileys Cream Liqueur
• 70g (⅓ cup) dark chocolate 
• 60g (¼ cup) butter 
• 50g (½ cup) cocoa powder 
• 2 eggs 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• ¼ ts bi-carbonate soda 
• Pinch of salt 

For the chocolate frosting 

• 150g (1 cup) icing sugar 
• 45g Baileys Cream Liqueur
• 45g melted butter 
• 25g (¼ cup) cocoa powder 
• Pinch of salt 
• Sea salt flakes 

Method 

1. Preheat your oven to 170 degrees. 
2. In a saucepan, combine your butter and chocolate and heat until melted. 
3. After allowing the mixture to cool slightly, transfer your melted ingredients to a bowl before adding and whisking through the eggs. 
4. Add in your vanilla extract, sugar and Baileys and continue to whisk through. 
5. Sift over the flour, cacao powder and bi-carbonate soda, before adding the salt and folding in the chocolate mixture. 
6. Pour the mixture into your greased and lined baking tray and bake at 170 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Top tip: Allow your brownie mixture to cool for 20 minutes before frosting. 
7. For the frosting, combine and whisk your vanilla extract, melted butter, icing sugar, cocoa powder, salt and Baileys Irish cream together in a bowl. 
8. Spread the frosting over the brownies and sprinkle over your sea salt flakes for that finishing touch.
9. Cut your brownies into squares and allow your sweet treats to cool completely before tucking in. 

Want more inspiration? Take a look at these other delicious brownie recipes. 

Boozy Chocolate Bourbon Brownies 

Bourbon and brownies – a dreamy combination we love to see! These bad boys are the perfect mix of smokey and sweet, and the even better news is that they’re so easy to make.

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Ingredients 

• 60ml (¼ cup) Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon Whiskey 
• 32g (¼ cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 200g (1.5 cups) plain flour 
• 200g (1.5 cups) sugar 
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 32g (¼ cups) melted unsalted butter 
• 60ml (¼ cup) vegetable oil 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 
• ¼ tsp salt 

Method 

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and unsweetened cocoa powder in a large bowl and whisk together. 
3. Microwave your semi-sweet chocolate chips for 25 seconds (or until they are soft) and whisk to a smooth paste in a bowl. 
4. In a separate large bowl, add your eggs and whisk until frothy. 
5. Add your melted butter, vanilla extract and vegetable oil into the same bowl and whisk until you have a smooth batter. Then add your sugar, melted chocolate chips, bourbon and whisk thoroughly. 
6. Add half of your dry ingredients mixture into the wet ingredients bowl and fold gently. 
7. Add the remaining half into the bowl and fold gently until the flour is mixed. 
8. Transfer the mixture into a greased square tin with baking paper and bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes. 
9. Once done, cut your brownies in squares and allow to cool completely before delving in. 

White Russian brownies 

They’ve caught your eye already – introducing the truly irresistible White Russian brownies! If you think the much-loved cocktail is tasty, wait until you try the dessert version. The key ingredient to this recipe is the Kahlua coffee liqueur, which adds a rather adventurous kick. 

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Ingredients 

For the brownies 

• 160g (1 ¼ cup) sugar 
• 160g (1 ¼ cup) flour 
• 2 eggs 
• 4 tablespoons softened butter 
• 177ml (¾ cup) Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
• 64g (½ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder 
• ¼ tsp baking powder 
• ¼ teaspoon salt 

For the topping 

• 32g (¼ cup) flour 
• 32g (¼ cup) sugar 
• 453g (1 pound) softened cream cheese
• 1 egg 
• 2 tablespoons softened butter 
• 60ml (¼ cup)  Smirnoff Red Label Vodka

Method 

1. Preheat your oven to 165 degrees. 
2. In a medium bowl, combine your 160g (1 ¼ cup) sugar and 4 tablespoons of butter. 
3. Add in your 2 eggs and 118ml (½ cup) of your coffee liqueur and mix well. 
4. Sift together your 160g (1 ¼ cup) flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and stir into the wet mixture until blended. 
5. Spread half the mixture evenly into your baking tin. 
6. In a separate bowl, combine your 32g (¼ cup) flour, sugar and cream cheese and mix well. 
7. Stir in your egg, 2 tablespoons of butter and the vodka, mixing until smooth.
8. Pour and spread the remaining mixture over the top of your brownie mix and bake for 35 – 45 minutes in the preheated oven. 
9. When the brownies are ready and cool, brush with the remaining coffee liqueur, chocolate shavings, and finally cut into squares.