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Rich and fudgy brownies topped with a deliciously dreamy Irish Cream buttercream and buttery toffee bits!

Irish Cream Brownies

Rich and fudgy brownies topped with a deliciously dreamy Irish cream buttercream and generously sprinkled with buttery toffee bits!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Irish
Servings 16 Squares

Ingredients
  

Brownies:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Irish Cream Buttercream:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Irish cream*
  • ½ cup Toffee bits

Instructions
 

Make the Brownies:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Remove from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until smooth and glossy. Whisk in both sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla, stirring until fully incorporated. Switch to a wooden spoon and stir in the dry ingredients.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-28 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

Make the Buttercream:

  • Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, whip the butter until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and continue whipping, stopping and scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add the Irish cream, and continue whipping until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Spread evenly onto the cooled brownies.
  • Sprinkle toffee bits on top of the brownies. Cut into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*I used Baileys Original Irish Cream.