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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.
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.
Nutrition
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Fist pump for Fridays, and a delicious pan of brownies. 🙂
Hi! These look AMAZING – might make them this weekend! Been looking for something new for this holiday. Thank you…also, I’m of Irish descent and a bit of a word nerd. St. Patty’s is wrong because Patrick is the American version of Padraig (male). See where St. Paddy’s comes from?! 😉 Happy St. Paddy’s to you!
Wow I did not know that! Thank you so much for this information, Stacey! xTieghan
Oops, sorry out all the typos in my prior question. It was late…
Can I double recipe for a 13 x 9 pan, or better to bke two batches? I need a lot of these for aa party, and tht they have no daiary except butter works for one of my guess! Thanks.
You can double the recipe, just add on about 5 minutes of baking time. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much!! xTieghan
By far the most moist brownies I have baked! I dint have choc chips so ommitted it. But the result was fab! This recipe is a keeper!
I am so happy to hear that! I am so glad these turned out so well for you and you enjoyed them! Thank you!
Tieghan you genius. I just made these and can’t believe how amazing they turned out, and how easy it was. I too used maple syrup rather than Bailey’s. I’m taking them in to work and I will be very popular! 😀
I am so glad you loved these! Thank you Janina and I hope your work loves them as well!
Just made these. Now my apartment smells like a bakery. THANK YOU!
YES!! So happy you made them, thanks Kait!
These brownies are soooo good! I’ve never tried Bailey’s before and who knew I was missing out on so much. It’s a great hint of flavor to the brownies, and I added some extra coffee bc why not.
How can I make them more moist for next time? They came out a little dry for my first batch (followed the recipe exactly but baked them for 5 extra minutes)
So happy you loved these! Just bake them for 5 or 10 minutes less next time. That will fix the dryness! 🙂
These look so good! I really want to make them but don’t have instant coffee. Could I omit from the recipe or is it necessary?
Thanks!
PS . I made your cranberry brie pull-apart bread for Christmas and since then I have been cooking basically only your recipes for our dinners. They’ve all been incredible!!
Hi! You can omit it from the recipe, no big deal! 🙂
SO happy the cranberry brie was a hit!! yeah!
Made this last night. The flavor was AMAZING!! I think I messed up with the timing. Mine came out super dry as another person said before. I did it for 23 mins. I am definitely going to try again with less time since these tasted soooo good.
I am so glad you still enjoyed these Jason. I hope they turn out great for you next time, thank you!!
Good morning.
Of course you know me..I have to sub. Just went to the cities yesterday…sigh.
I do not have Baileys. have not replaced since Christmas.
I have Kahula. I have heavy cream. What should I do ?
Thank you my dear.
Happy St Patrick’s Day.
Kahula will be awesome! 🙂
Wow, these look so incredible and I’m looking forward to making them. I’m going to need to make two batches – do you think just one batch of drizzle will be enough, or should I plan on making more?
Thank you!
Hey Kat! I think one batch should be enough…unless you want to cover the bars completely. Hope these are a hit! 🙂
I’ve already noted the recipe, I’ll do it here at home, I’ll tell you how it was! Hehe
Awesome! I hope you love it and can’t wait to hear how it goes! Thank you Vera!
When you say “coffee” in the ingredients – do you mean actual coffee [i.e., the beverage] or do you mean the instant coffee granules? I’m planning on making these for St. Patrick’s Day!
Hi! I mean instant coffee granules. Let me know if you have questions. Hope you love these!
These look gorgeous and will definitely be on the cards for me to bake…I don’t do enough of it and this looks like the kicker!
I hope they turn out awesome for you! Thank you & Let me know how you like them! Enjoy!
Just made these! They’re absolutely DELICIOUS!!! 🙂 The sauce is a must with it – compliments it so well! So easy to make too! Thanks Teighan!
So happy you liked it Natalie (: Thank you!