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Bailey’s Brown Butter Frosted Brownies

March 11, 2015 by thedomesticrebel | 17 Comments

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Bailey's Brown Butter Frosted Brownies are rich and fudgy brownies topped with a thick, creamy and sinfully delicious Bailey's & brown butter frosting. The perfect sweet treat! I remember when I turned 21, I wanted to drink everything in sight. Because, my rationing, I’m 21 and YOLO. (I wasn’t the most intelligent back then. Hindsight is 20/20, you know).

As I navigated my way through the world of beer, wine, and spirits, I quickly realized what I liked and what I didn’t. Hard lemonade = no bueno. Whiskey? The surprising like. Vodka? Talk about highway to hell. Flavored liqueurs (especially Midori)… hook me up to an IV with it.

But the one I didn’t delve into a whole lot were the cream liqueurs like Bailey’s. No reason why, just didn’t manage to get a hold of a bottle. But when I did, I realized this creamy, dessert-y drink is best paired with something equally sweet, like frosty ice cream, a glaze on spiced donuts, or, say, a fudge brownie recipe like this one.

If you’re like me and don’t have much experience with Bailey’s, or if it’s been awhile, let me remind you of what you’re getting yourself into. Bailey’s is a rich and creamy spirit that’s composed of a heavenly blend of Irish whiskey and cream-based liqueur that’s spicy, sweet, and totally mind-blowing. While some people enjoy it straight or on-the-rocks, I prefer mine laced in desserts since the liqueur pairs so beautifully with sweeter flavors, like chocolate, caramel, and spice. Bailey’s also has other flavors, too, like Salted Caramel, Vanilla, and even Chocolate Cherry, but this recipe uses the original to really drive home that decadent Irish cream flavor.

Bailey's Brown Butter Frosted Brownies are rich and fudgy brownies topped with a thick, creamy and sinfully delicious Bailey's & brown butter frosting. The perfect sweet treat! Oh. And there’s brown butter in the frosting, too. You’re welcome. I can’t even tell you how magical the brown butter and Bailey’s pairing is; it’s simply perfect.

But don’t take my word for it. Take yourself back to your 21st year and make yourself these brownies! I think you’ll quickly discover a newfound love!

Bailey's Brown Butter Frosted Brownies are rich and fudgy brownies topped with a thick, creamy and sinfully delicious Bailey's & brown butter frosting. The perfect sweet treat!

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5 from 2 votes

Bailey's Brown Butter Frosted Brownies

Thick, ultra-fudgy and topped with a creamy layer of brown butter and Bailey's frosting, these brownies are the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day... or any other day, for that matter.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time23 mins
Total Time43 mins
Course: Brownies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Dessert, Irish
Servings: 15
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

  • 1 box fudge brownie mix plus ingredients on back of box
  • 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup Bailey's Irish Cream Original Liqueur
  • 2 Tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • About 2-3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally grease a 13x9" baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, prepare the brownie batter according to package directions. Stir the hot fudge sauce and cinnamon into the brownie batter to combine.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake according to package directions, about 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Do not over-bake. Cool completely in the pan.
  • While brownies cool, prepare your frosting. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Allow the butter to melt completely, then carefully watch it during the browning process. Over the next 5-7 minutes, the butter will begin to sizzle, foam and pop, eventually turning an amber color. Watch it closely to prevent it from burning, until the butter is a deep amber color with brown flecks in it. Remove the pan from the heat and pour into a heat-proof bowl to cool completely.
  • Once butter has cooled, combine it with the Bailey's liqueur, milk or heavy cream, and powdered sugar, stirring vigorously until a thick yet spreadable frosting is achieved. You want it thicker than a glaze, but something you can spread rather than pour. Add more powdered sugar if necessary.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies. Allow the frosting to set, approx. 20 minutes or so at room temperature, before cutting into squares. Serve immediately.
  • **For an alcohol-free version, feel free to substitute the Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur with Irish Cream-flavored coffee creamer instead. Bailey's makes a fabulous coffee creamer that tastes like Irish Cream but sans alcohol.**

Bailey's Brown Butter Frosted Brownies are rich and fudgy brownies topped with a thick, creamy and sinfully delicious Bailey's & brown butter frosting. The perfect sweet treat! These are so freakin’ good, you guys! I love the rich creaminess of the brown butter & Bailey’s frosting – it is so luxuriously decadent and sweet, flecked with all those golden brown butter nuggets and scented with the indulgent hint of whiskey. Amazing!

**For an alcohol-free version, feel free to use Bailey’s Irish Cream Coffee Creamer in place of the liqueur. The flavor is the same, minus the alcohol. Use equal parts coffee creamer for the liqueur in the frosting recipe, and proceed as directed.**

Bailey's Brown Butter Frosted Brownies are rich and fudgy brownies topped with a thick, creamy and sinfully delicious Bailey's & brown butter frosting. The perfect sweet treat! Have a delicious day!!

xo, Hayley

 

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  1. Renee @ Tortillas and Honey says

    March 11, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Can you say “awesome”?! I love what you did with these. Brownies and boozey frosting are definitely a winner!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      March 12, 2015 at 9:54 am

      Oh, Renee – you’re too sweet; thank you! And can I just say that whenever I see your blog name, I’m instantly craving tortillas? Your brainwashing has worked!! 😉 Kidding! (But seriously, where are the tortillas, I want some).

      Reply
  2. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    March 11, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    browned butter is my BFF. and so are brownies. LOOOOVE And I’m irish so yeah, you made these brownies for me!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      March 12, 2015 at 9:54 am

      You are the only person I know who loves brown butter THAT much! 😉 But I love that you do because I’m finally getting into trying it and OMGITOTALLYUNDERSTAND. <3

      Reply
  3. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    March 11, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    Oh my gosh that frosting!!!! NEED.

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      March 12, 2015 at 9:53 am

      Thanks girlie! The frosting is pretty much cray-cray.

      Reply
  4. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    March 12, 2015 at 4:47 am

    Uhhhhh, brown butter frosting?! I love this. The days of being 21 were rough. I can’t drink Merlot anymore because of a wedding, a carousel, and an open bar with too much wine.

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      March 12, 2015 at 9:53 am

      Haha oh man, Erin! I hear ya. If I even look at a Mike’s Hard Lemonade I get the shivers, lol! These brownies will comfort you like that merlot can no longer do.

      Reply
  5. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    March 12, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    Dang girl! I love a boozy frosting!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      March 13, 2015 at 8:06 pm

      You were in my thoughts when I made these brownies, actually! Funny 🙂

      Reply
  6. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:26 am

    5 stars
    Sharing these today!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      March 13, 2015 at 11:37 am

      Yay! Thanks so much, Sue! xo.

      Reply
  7. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    Fudgy brownies with boozy frosting? Yum! I’ll take the whole pan please 🙂

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      March 14, 2015 at 9:15 pm

      Lucky for you, I’ll share! 😉 Thanks Kelly!

      Reply
  8. Helene says

    March 17, 2016 at 4:48 am

    Hi. Can I make them the same day and serve at night? It says serve immediately.

    Thanks, Helene

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      March 17, 2016 at 7:16 am

      Hi Helene! Yes, of course you can serve them later that night.

      Reply

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