These Irish Coffee Brownies should come with a warning label! They’re rich in flavor and moist in texture and it’s hard to stop at just one.
I remembered this brownie recipe this past week as I was thumbing through dessert recipes. I had an unshakable urge for a sweet and decided it was time to bake. Although I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, when it does show up, I want something decadent and indulgent. These Irish Coffee Brownies met both my requirements.
Baking is very much a science and takes a lot more patience than I’m used to. However, for me there is something quite therapeutic about baking. I turn up the music, usually Vivaldi when the clouds are low and it’s a cold rain outside, light some candles around the house to set the mood and then bask in the solace of the kitchen.
Although I love to sample my baking project, I don’t always need to eat them. Just the mere exercise of taking the time to bake something delicious feeds my hungry soul.
Irish Coffee Brownies are a delicious way to make the winter weekend just a little sweeter.
Delicious Wishes and Loads of Love to ya!
Karista
Irish Coffee Brownies
Notes
Using a good quality cocoa powder is key to making these brownies, as some cocoa powders can have a bitter taste.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 cup good quality dark cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tablespoons instant espresso
- 4 tablespoons Irish Whiskey
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 -2 tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350F.
- Place the butter, dark cocoa powder and instant espresso in a sauce pan and heat over medium heat. When the butter begins to melt, whisk until the ingredients are smooth and incorporated. Take it off the heat and whisk in the Irish whiskey.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together the eggs, vanilla and sugar. Then add the butter and cocoa mixture to the egg mixture to combine.
- Next, in a small bowl mix together the flour, salt and baking soda. Then stir the flour mixture into the liquid mixture. Then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Butter a 13x9 baking pan and pour the brownie batter into the baking pan, smoothing out the top. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the center is mostly firm.
- Remove the baking pan from the oven and while the brownies are cooling prepare the icing. In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar and the Bailey’s Irish Cream. Once the brownies are cool, slice and place them on a platter and then drizzle with the icing.
I think I feel a brownie weekend coming on…
I must admit, when I made these I couldn’t stop at one. 🙁 They are so moist and I adore Baily’s Irish Cream so that didn’t help. Lol!
My fiancé loves irish coffee, so I think I’ll give this recipe a try. I bet he’ll love this too!!
Wonderful! I hope you love them as much as we did! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂 Karista
These were terrific Karista! Everybody loved them, even one guy who claims that he doesn’t like sweets. Thank you for sharing a great recipe!
Jim! I’m so glad you loved these! And so glad the non-sweet eater loved them too. Their not terribly sweet so it makes it a nice baked good for those of us with more savory palates. Have a lovely week. Karista
Hi there, I wanted to share that I have used this recipe several times and every time the brownies are a hit! My husband who is not a chocolate lover LOVES the brownies. He shared some at his office and one of the gals he works with has requested a special order. I wanted to thank you for sharing your talent and lovely positive nature with the universe! We met when you were a little baby girl a long time ago I have known your cousin “T” for most of my life. Anyways not sure the you will get this since it is an older recipe! Keep doing what you are doing!
Hi Jenena, Thank you so much for your comment. It always makes me happy when my food makes people happy; and to know you feel the love and the light from my work. That is always my goal, to bring a little slice of joy, comfort and deliciousness to someone’s day. Because, darn it, we all deserve delicious. 🙂 Say hey to “T” next time you see her and give her a hug from me. xoxo Karista
Hi Karista I will be doing this recipe. I’m a superfan of brownies & irishcream. I just have a question, what can I substitute with irish whiskey? Can I use the irishcream instead? Pls let me know. I’m too excited to make this!🤩
Hi Angel, Apologies for not answering this comment sooner! Yes, you can absolutely sub with the Irish cream. I think that’ll taste just as delicious. Enjoy the recipe! Warmest Wishes, Karista
Making these right now and the middle is still not set after 35 minutes? I guess I’ll cook them a little bit longer but I’m hoping I don’t burn them!
did anyone else have this problem?
Hi Carol, Apologies for the late reply. I’ve been with my mom who is in hospital. Regarding the brownies, I haven’t had any messages regarding the middle not setting. It’s been a week since the message, so I’m hoping the brownies turned out good. If the center didn’t set, it’s probably best to increase the flour by 1/4 cup. I hope this helps! Best Wishes, Karista