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Decadent Baileys Irish Cream Brownies Recipe with Fudgy Swirls Easy

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Rich and fudgy brownies infused with Baileys Irish Cream and swirled with luscious chocolate fudge ganache, perfect for indulgent treats and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free flour blend)
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (Dutch-processed recommended)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chips or chunks (60% cacao recommended)
  • For the fudgy swirls:
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) heavy cream
  • 4 oz (115g) dark chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Baileys Irish Cream

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking pan with butter or line with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. (5 minutes)
  2. Melt 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. (3 minutes)
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups granulated sugar and ½ cup brown sugar. Add 3 large eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until thick and pale. (5 minutes)
  4. Stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract and ¼ cup (60ml) Baileys Irish Cream. Mixture may thin out slightly. (1 minute)
  5. Pour melted butter into sugar-egg mixture, whisk gently. Sift in ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder and fold until just combined. (4 minutes)
  6. Sift together 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt. Gradually fold into wet mixture, careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)
  7. Gently stir in ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chips or chunks. (1 minute)
  8. Prepare fudge swirl: Warm ⅓ cup (80ml) heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat, add 4 oz (115g) chopped dark chocolate, stir until smooth. Stir in 2 tbsp (30ml) Baileys Irish Cream. Let cool slightly. (5-7 minutes)
  9. Pour half the brownie batter into prepared pan. Dollop half the fudge swirl mixture on top. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl fudge into batter. Repeat layering with remaining batter and fudge, swirling again. Avoid over-swirl. (5 minutes)
  10. Bake in preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes. Check at 25 minutes; edges should be set, center slightly soft. Toothpick should come out with moist crumbs. (25-30 minutes)
  11. Let brownies cool completely in pan on wire rack before cutting. Use parchment overhang to lift brownies out easily. (30-40 minutes)

Notes

Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep brownies fudgy. Use room temperature eggs for better texture. Sift cocoa powder to avoid lumps. Swirl fudge gently with a toothpick to maintain distinct patterns. Let brownies cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling. For less boozy brownies, reduce Baileys to 2 tbsp in batter and swirls. Dairy-free and gluten-free substitutions are possible.

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