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So I felt like we all just needed a brownie today.
As I always say, Friday’s require chocolate, and these brownies are on the menu today. I’m pretty excited about them too…and the fact that it’s Friday…and that the sun has been shinning brightly since Wednesday…yes, it’s been awesome!
I always forget how much energy the sun can give me. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good, snowy winter day when you can just kind of chill, wear bulky sweaters, drink mug after mug of coffee or hot chocolate, and then snuggle up on the couch by the fire at night. Those days are awesome, but let’s be real, most of the time when it’s cold and snowy, we still have to work. And for me, it’s always just a little bit more difficult of a day. When the sun is shining though, its major go mode and it feels so good. Let’s just say that after a week of on and off snow, these last three days of sunshine have been awesome and so productive. I love ending a long week feeling like much was accomplished, it makes the weekend just that much better.
Also, all the sunshine has me feeling all the spring vibes…as you will see in my upcoming recipes! It’s still really, really cold, but the sun plus my purple tulips, currently sitting on my kitchen counter, are making me feel like spring is on the way…which I guess it is! I can’t believe it’s already March. <–craziness.
Speaking of March…ST. PATRICK’S Day is right around the corner! I find it really odd, but St.Patrick’s day is one my brother Creighton’s favorite holidays. I don’t fully get it, but he seems to have embraced his Irish roots more than the rest of us. But now that I think about it, he did do a semester in Ireland and even met up with extended family there. so maybe it does make sense.
Anyway, I always love creating fun holiday themed recipes and these brownies are probably the highlight of my St. Patrick’s Day recipes this year. I’m not planning on posting a whole lot of Irish inspired recipes, so I wanted to make sure that the ones  I do share are kind of awesome. And trust me, these brownies are awesome.
Addictingly awesome.
Sidenote: do you call it St. Patrick’s Day or St. Patty’s Day? I know some people have a serious thing about calling it St. Patty’s Day…what’s your opinion?? I always use St. Patrick’s Day, to me it just sounds better. Plus, I’m not huge on abbreviated words, most of the time I can’t figure them out.
OK. So let’s talk one bowl brownies!
If you ask me, brownies are one of the easiest desserts to make. Cocoa powder, flour, eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla. That’s pretty much all you need for a good brownie. No leavening agents, no chilling, nothing hard. Um, yes please!
For me, creating a one bowl, 8 ingredient brownie was kind of just a no brainer…well, honestly it kind of just happened. I realized once I finished developing the recipe that it was all made in one bowl and with just 8 ingredients. Cool. cool. I’ll take it!
So what’s the secret here?
Coffee and Baileys. <–aka the combo that’s always a winner.
Here’s how these brownies break down…
…butter
…sugar
…Baileys
…eggs
…cocoa powder
…flour
…coffee
And this is optional, but highly recommend…chocolate chips.
Simple as that.
Honestly, these are the BEST brownies, fudgy, flakey on the top and filled with amazing chocolate flavor, thanks to that touch of coffee and generous amount of Baileys. The only bad thing about these brownies? The fact that they can be made, baked and ready for eating in about thirty minutes. Meaning these brownies can be a dangerous (but delicious) recipe to have in your back pocket. And if eaten warm…oh my gosh, there is no stoping. <–fair warning.
Alright, Friday night plans?
Brownie making, pizza eating, TV watching, brownie eating. Yup. Count me in!
One Bowl 8 Ingredient Irish Coffee Fudge Brownies.
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories Per Serving: 163 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup ) salted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, sugar, Baileys, vanilla and eggs until combined. Add the cocoa powder, flour, and coffee (I use 2 tablespoons) and stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, if using. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the brownies are just set. Let cool and then cut into bars.3. If a chocolate drizzle is desired, melt together 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4-1/2 cup Baileys until smooth and combined. Drizzle over brownies.
Fist pump for Fridays, and a delicious pan of brownies. 🙂
They look so good, and I love the touch of Baileys Irish Cream. I like my desserts with some alcohol in it.
Me too! Adds a perfect flavor!
Oh gosh, YUM. Fridays need brownies, ALL days need brownies.
Also, I first read that as “brownie in your back pocket” instead of”brownie recipe.” I thought, that sounds like a fun mess 😀 sorry. I’m super immature.
HAHA! Such a fun mess! So funny!
Thanks Annie!
Since I don’t drink alcoholic drinks I’m going to try these with maple syrup – similar consistency to the liquid.
Perfect! Hope they’re delicious!
I baked these yesterday and I *love* the flavor – but mine were very dry. I had to sub in Salted Caramel Bailey’s – do you think there would be that much difference in the alcohols? I followed the rest of the recipe to the letter. Your thoughts?
Hi! So I am thinking maybe they just got cooked a little too long. That is the only reason I can think they would be dry. How long to you bake them? So sorry for the trouble, but happy you enjoyed the flavors! 🙂
I’m acting brand new. My comment to Maureen is “how did the maple syrup work out?’ and the other post is meant for Tieghan.
Sorry, it’s Monday lol
Haha! Now worries…Monday’s are hard!
Thank-you for this recipe! I have a Family Birthday Party for my 3 yr. old Grandson tomorrow and these are the perfect addition. Thank goodness I always have Baileys Irish Cream in the house and the other ingredients are staples as well. Just to be safe I’ll make a “test” batch today!!
SO perfet! Hope everyone loves it! Hope you love the test batch (:
I will be trying these out on my family this weekend and then perhaps again at work. YUM!
Hope you all love them!
woohoo, these totally get me in the mood for st. patrick’s day! coffee + baileys + brownies, what’s not to love?? xx
Ah yay! Was hoping it would! Thanks Jess!
Well, the sunny season has finally arrived to our place too, and I shall make these tomorrow ! Thank you very, very much !
Yay, hope you enjoy them! Thank you!
I know what I’m doing this weekend. I have all the ingredients in the house to make these. They’ll go great with my hot chocolate and baileys !
So perfect! Hope you love them Kristine!
All your recipes look amazing and I love your photos. Yesterday’s post, Huevos Rancheros Scrambled Eggs, is not opening today. Hoping you can fix it…as I’d love that recipe too. Thanks so much!
Hey Sarah! Recipe is all fixed, SO SORRY for any trouble. Hope you love this recipe! 🙂
It’s friday, let me have all the browinies, please.
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Ah right! You have to try to make them!!
As an Irish person – it’s literally not called St. Patty’s day. Ever.
St. Patrick, or Paddy. Patty is a woman’s name, short for Patricia, and incredibly rarely applied as a shortened version of Patrick.
So great to know! Glad I have always said St. Patrick’s Day! 🙂
This is the kind of recipe I like! One bowl and only 8 ingredients! Perfection in my book, can’t wait to make these Tieghan!
Awh thanks so much!
You always post the most beautiful and inviting photos and recipes 🙂
Thanks so much Laura (:
I guess I know how I’ll be spending my weekend… : )
Gemma
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Hope you love them, thank you!
These look fantastic – I need to try a non-coffee version!
And jealous of your weather – it is like we had one nice day when I moved last week, but it feels like I only get sunshine in the countryside and rain in London at the moment!
Ah the whether is such a bummer sometimes! Sorry!
So happy you like the brownies!