These Baileys brownie bites are rich, moist, and fudgy, and they're topped with decadent chocolate Baileys ganache. They make the perfect treat for any occasion!
These rich, delicious brownie bites are the perfect treat for both chocolate and Irish cream lovers. I know they are for me! I'm a big fan of Baileys and brownies, so I smushed them together. They are AH-mazing.
This was inspired by my other fudgy brownie recipe on this site and pairs well with this tequila espresso martini.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- The Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur in both the brownie batter and the ganache adds a deliciously rich and creamy flavor that perfectly complements the chocolate.
- With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even inexperienced bakers can whip up these Bailey's Brownie Bites with ease.
- These delectable bite-sized treats are great for entertaining adults and make a fantastic addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe, and you can find them all in just a few minutes at your local grocery store.
For the brownies:
- All-Purpose Flour, Cocoa Powder, Salt, and Baking Powder - Are the necessary dry ingredients.
- Unsalted Butter - Keeps brownies moist.
- Large Egg - Used as a binding ingredient and to add moisture.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips - For chocolate flavor.
- Granulated Sugar - Adds sweetness.
- Irish cream - Bailey's Irish Cream tastes somewhat like chocolate with a hint of vanilla, but if you prefer you can use other cream liqueurs, such as Kahlua is more of a coffee-based addition, Grand Marnier is more orange-based or Amarula with a creamy almond kinda caramel flavor, as a substitute for Bailey's Irish Cream. However, the flavor may vary slightly.
- Vanilla extract - Vanilla is a universal crowd-pleaser, but feel free add your desired extract flavor to your mixture like almond, coconut, peppermint, lemon, banana, maple, orange, or rum extract instead.
For the Baileys Ganache:
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Irish cream, and heavy whipping cream make the best Bailey's ganache.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Substitutions and Variations
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change these Baileys brownie bites.
- Go Nuts - Add your favorite chopped nuts like peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, or walnuts to give your cookies added crunch.
- Standard Brownies - Use a standard 8x8 brownie pan instead of a mini muffin tin to make larger brownies. Adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Serving Suggestions - Add whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce with a sprinkling of cocoa, chocolate shavings, or powdered sugar on top.
Instructions
Making these bites isn't nearly as hard as you might think. Ganache is just melted chocolate and cream, after all. The entire thing comes together so easily!
The recipe highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Combine the dry brownie ingredients.
2: Melt the chocolate and butter. Then, add the remaining wet ingredients.
3: Combine the wet and dry ingredients to make the batter.
4: Bake until cooked through.
5: Cool the brownies.
6: Melt the chocolate chips and Irish cream. then, dip the brownies in the ganache and top with sprinkles.
Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.
Hint: The easiest way to dip the brownies is to just poke a fork into them and then dip.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these caramel peanut butter brownies.
Storage
Room Temperature: Store for up to 2 days in an air-tight container.
Refrigerator: Store for up to 4 days in an air-tight container.
Freezer: Wrap individual brownie bites in plastic wrap, then place them in an air-tight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
What to Serve with Bailey's Brownie Bites with Bailey's Ganache
One great idea is to serve your brownie bites with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The creamy and cool ice cream complements the rich flavors of Bailey's Ganache.
For a more indulgent twist, consider a dollop of whipped cream as whipped cream adds a light, fluffy texture, especially by sprinkling some cocoa powder or chocolate shavings on top.
Serve with sliced strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries for a tasty addition.
Tips
When you're preparing Bailey's Brownie Bites with Bailey's Ganache, it's essential to keep a few handy tips and tricks in mind to ensure perfect results every time.
- When mixing your brownie batter, try not to overmix it. Overmixing can lead to tough and dense brownies, while a gentle, even mix will keep them fudgy and delicious.
- The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow your brownie bites to cool completely before topping them with ganache to avoid melting.
- Chill the brownies before releasing them from the pan. Let them reach room temperature and then refrigerate for 30 minutes for easier removal.
- Use the microwave to melt the chocolate and butter. Do this in 15-second increments until completely melted, making sure to stir between intervals.
- Make sure to whisk the chocolate ganache until smooth.
FAQ
Do you have questions about these Baileys brownie bites? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about brownie bites.
Certainly! To make Bailey's Cheesecake using Brownie Bites, you'll first need to prepare the Brownie Bites according to the recipe. Once baked and cooled, crumble the brownies to create a crust for the cheesecake. Press the crumbled brownies evenly into the bottom of a springform pan. Then, prepare your favorite Bailey's cheesecake filling and pour it over the brownie crust. Bake the cheesecake as directed by your chosen recipe, let it cool, and enjoy your Bailey's Brownie Bites Cheesecake creation.
As these brownie bites contain alcohol, it is not recommended for children. The alcohol doesn't completely evaporate during baking, making it unsuitable for minors.
Yes, you can use a fudge brownie mix and substitute the water with Bailey's Irish Cream. Additionally, you can add the chocolate ganache on top for that extra Bailey's touch. Check out this Bailey's Brownies recipe that uses a box mix.
For Bailey's Frosting, you will need butter, powdered sugar, Bailey's Irish Cream, and vanilla extract. The exact amounts may vary depending on the recipes you are following. In general, you would cream the butter and gradually add the powdered sugar, Irish cream, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and fluffy.
To make brownies with Guinness, you'll need to modify the brownie recipe slightly. Replace the Bailey's Irish Cream in the brownie batter with an equal amount of Guinness stout. This substitution will impart a deep, malty flavor to the brownies. Additionally, you can enhance the stout flavor by adding Guinness to the ganache as well, replacing the Irish cream with an equal amount of stout.
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Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.
Baileys Brownie Bites with Bailey's Ganache
Equipment
- 2 whisk
Ingredients
For the brownies
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup Irish cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- cooking spray
For the ganache
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup Irish cream
- ¼ cup whipping cream
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line and prepare your mini pan with cooking spray.
- In a microwave safe bowl, while stirring frequently, melt the butter and chocolate chips in 15 second intervals.
- Until blended and smooth.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Whisk until blended. Set aside.
- Add the sugar, Irish cream, and vanilla to melted chocolate and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the egg just until incorporated. Do not over mix.
- Fold in the flour mixture just until no more streaks of flour remain.
- Batter will be very thick.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared pan until ¾ full.
- Use a silicone spatula sprayed with cooking spray to even it out. The cooking spray prevents the batter from sticking to your spatula or spoon.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the top no longer appears wet. A toothpick inserted into the sides will come out with some moist crumbs on it, but not totally raw batter. The brownies will continue to bake as they sit in the pan.
- Once the brownies have cooled, move them to the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
Prepare the ganache.
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Place the chocolate chips and Irish cream in a small, microwavable bowl. Heat in 15 second increments until hot, chocolate is melted and blended. Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and Irish cream mixture.
- Stir until all the chocolate chips are completely melted.
- Let cool for about 15 minutes before dipping your brownies with a fork.
- Make sure they're totally coated before placing them on a rack.
- Place a pinch of sprinkles on top of each bite.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Cover and store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. For fudgier brownies, refrigerate.
- When mixing your brownie batter, try not to overmix it. Overmixing can lead to tough and dense brownies, while a gentle, even mix will keep them fudgy and delicious.
- The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow your brownie bites to cool completely before topping them with ganache to avoid melting.
- Chill the brownies before releasing them from the pan. Let them reach room temperature and then refrigerate for 30 minutes for easier removal.
- Use the microwave to melt the chocolate and butter. Do this in 15-second increments until completely melted, making sure to stir between intervals.
- Make sure to whisk the chocolate ganache until smooth.
Nutrition
This post was originally published November 2016. It has been updated with new content and images.
Lux says
Thank you !!
I made them for New Yeas in 2023 and again for my daughter's birthday in Jan 24 - it's a fabulous recipe !!
The ganache comes out shiny and you can taste the chocolate and the Baileys.
I dressed them up for New With gold sprinkles and they were super festive !
Karin and Ken says
That's great. I love them too. All the best. Karin
Danielle says
I think this may be the best dessert I've ever made! What I like is that one is actually enough. I tried to put more Bailey's 🙂 but it made them a little too gooey. Maybe longer cooking time would have worked. I didn't use the 2nd portion of choc chips and they were still fantastic. My chocoholic friend who is a fantastic baker was impressed!!! A winner!
Karin and Ken says
We love this dessert here too! So glad to hear you enjoyed it! You made my day! Hopefully you find some other desserts that you enjoy just as much. Take care and all the best. Thanks again for letting me know. Karin
Kate says
How many mini brownies does the recipe make?
Karin and Ken says
Depending on the size of your mini muffin pan and how high you fill them between 16 and 18. We love this recipe and hope you do too! Take care and be well. Karin
Ann says
Made these and they are delicious. Thank you so much for sharing.
Karin and Ken says
Glad to hear you enjoyed these brownies. We love them too. Hopefully you find some other recipes on our site that you enjoy just as much. Take care. Karin