**Irish Brownies: A Delightful Treat with a Rich History**
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Irish Brownies, a beloved dessert with a captivating history dating back to the 19th century. These delectable treats, also known as "barmbrack" in some regions, have become an integral part of Irish cuisine and are enjoyed during special occasions like Halloween and St. Patrick's Day. With their moist, fudgy texture and symphony of flavors, Irish Brownies are sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Ireland. This article presents a collection of authentic Irish Brownie recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. From traditional recipes that honor the heritage of this dish to modern interpretations that incorporate innovative ingredients, our curated selection caters to every palate. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the magic of Irish Brownies, a true testament to the enduring spirit of Irish baking.
FUDGY LAYERED IRISH MOCHA BROWNIES
My husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I started with my mom's brownie recipe, then added frosting and ganache. This decadent recipe is the result, and we really enjoy them! -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Remove from heat; stir in cocoa, oil and instant coffee granules. Cool slightly; stir in sugar and beaten eggs. Gradually add flour mixture and vanilla; mix well. Spread batter into a greased 8-in. square pan; bake until center is set (do not overbake), about 25 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack., For frosting, whisk together confectioners' sugar and butter (mixture will be lumpy). Gradually whisk in Irish cream liqueur; beat until smooth. Spread over slightly warm brownies. Refrigerate until frosting is set, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, prepare ganache: Combine all ingredients and microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Cool slightly until ganache reaches a spreading consistency. Spread over frosting. Refrigerate until set, 45-60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM BROWNIES
This is a family recipe that I have been serving as a party dessert for years. They are gooey, super-sweet, and addictive. If you're a sweet-tooth like me, this recipe is for you! Serve these at your next party or hoard them all for yourself!
Provided by Chris Dufreche
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Butter the bottom of a 10 1/2x15 1/2-inch jelly roll pan.
- Place fudge brownie mix into a large bowl; beat in 1 cup of Irish cream liqueur, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture forms a smooth batter.
- Spread the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Beat unsalted butter in a large bowl until smooth; beat in 5 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur until mixture is creamy.
- Slowly beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until frosting is desired stiffness; spread frosting on brownies to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 118.4 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
IRISH CREAM BROWNIES
These brownies look impressive, but are very easy to make. You may substitute Kahlua® for Irish Cream, if desired. They always disappear quickly at potlucks!
Provided by Kimberly Kotz Walls
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Irish Cream
Time 1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Stir together the brownie mix, the 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur, vegetable oil, and eggs. Spread in the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Place the milk, 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur, and coffee in a small, microwave safe bowl. Microwave on High until the mixture boils. Set aside to cool completely.
- Beat the butter and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and the cooled Irish cream mixture, and beat well. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle evenly with the toffee bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 129.7 mg, Sugar 13 g
IRISH MINT BROWNIES
I wanted something special to take to a church potluck, so I invented these layered treats. They are great for St. Patrick's Day as well. The brownies are topped with a mint-flavored mousse and bittersweet chocolate icing. -Lori Risdal, Sioux City, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a microwave, melt butter and bittersweet chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour until blended. Stir in chips and walnuts. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack., In a microwave, melt white chocolate with creamer; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes or until chilled. , In another small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into white chocolate mixture. Beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes. Fold in chopped candies. Spread over brownies. Cover and refrigerate., In a small saucepan, combine bittersweet chocolate and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted and smooth; remove from the heat. Stir in butter until melted. Cool to room temperature. Carefully spread over filling. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until icing is set. Cut into bars. Garnish with additional candies if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM BROWNIES
I found this recipe several years ago but I don't remember where I got it from. These are really yummy brownies. Time does not include the cooling time.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt unsweetened chocolate with butter in microwave and mix well.
- Cool.
- Beat sugar and eggs together in mixing bowl.
- Add Bailey's Irish Cream and cooled chocolate mixture.
- Mix well.
- Stir in flour, salt and chocolate chips.
- Pour into greased and floured 8-inch square baking pan.
- Bake at 325ºF for approximately 20 minutes (test with wooden pick).
- Cool completely (about 1 1/2 hours).
- Pierce brownies with a wooden pick randomly.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream over brownies, then frost.
- Frosting:.
- In mixing bowl, combine liqueurs and butter.
- Mix well.
- Gradually add confectioners' sugar and beat until spreading consistency.
- Frost cooled brownies.
IRISH CREAM BROWNIES
I found this recipe in the local newspaper. They look so fantastic, you won't be able to resist them!
Provided by JenSmith
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 13x9-inch pan, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F; grease the bottom of a 13x9-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, combine brownie ingredients. Beat 50 strokes with a spoon, spread in greased pan, and bake for 20 minutes. Do not over bake. Cool completely.
- For Frosting:.
- In a small bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients; add more Irish Cream if too thick. Spread over cooled brownies.
- For Glaze:.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, or in microwave, melt chocolate chips (or chocolate with 1 tsp butter). Stir occasionally.
- Drizzle glaze over frosted brownies.
IRISH BROWNIES
These super rich amazing brownies are adapted from a recipe from O'Conaills - an irish chocolatier. I received the chocolate from a friend, I don't think you can purchase it in the states. So use a good quality chocolate. I put the original irish ingredients in parentheses after the converted version.
Provided by MA HIKER
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 brownie, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (180 ) and grease 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
- Sift together the flour and cocoa, set aside.
- Melt the butter until liquid.
- In large bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs to a pale cream color.
- Stir in the sifted dry ingredients until mixed.
- Add the melted butter and gently stir inches.
- Add the chocolate chips and fold inches.
- Turn into the baking pan, smooth surface and bake 32 minutes. (original recipe says 35-45 minutes, I always underbake a bit to get that moist fudgy texture).
- Let cool and cut into squares.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.9, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 43.6, Sodium 77.8, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 22.8, Protein 2.1
IRISH WHISKEY BROWNIES
Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownies are made with toffee bits and frosted with chocolate and whiskey icing for a sweet way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Provided by By Bree Hester
Categories Dessert
Time 3h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Grease bottom and sides of foil with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies; stir in toffee bits. Spread in pan.
- Bake 28 to 31 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Place pan on cooling rack.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cocoa, salt, whiskey and vanilla. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Using whisk, gradually beat in powdered sugar. Return to heat; cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is pourable.
- Pour hot frosting over warm brownies; spread over top until smooth. Cool completely, about 2 1/2 hours.
- Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel foil away. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 0 g
IRISH COFFEE BROWNIES
Make and share this Irish Coffee Brownies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat granulated sugar, butter or margarine, and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in a large saucepan over medium heat until butter or margarine melts, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Add eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat lightly just until combined.
- Stir together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl; set aside.
- Stir together milk and 1/4 cup whiskey; stir in coffee crystals.
- Add flour mixture and milk mixture alternately to the chocolate mixture, beating by hand after each addition.
- Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, for the Irish Coffee Glaze, stir together sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon Irish whiskey, and 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla.
- Stir in 3 to 4 tablespoons brewed coffee until of drizzling consistency.
- If desired, sprinkle with additional chopped nuts. Makes 36 brownies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.2, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 53.1, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.3, Protein 1.9
FROSTED IRISH CREAM BROWNIES
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread in greased pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until brownies are set and begin to pull away from sides of pan. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool completely. FROSTING: Beat 1/2 cup butter in small bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in all remaining frosting ingredients. Add enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled brownies. GLAZE: Melt glaze ingredients in small bowl over simmering hot water. Do not boil water. Stir until melted and smooth. Drizzle over frosted brownies. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars.
IRISH COFFEE BROWNIES RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by kayjayjohnson
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat granulated sugar, butter or margarine, and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in a large saucepan over medium heat until butter or margarine melts, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat lightly just until combined, Stir together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl; set aside. Stir together milk and 1/4 cup whiskey; stir in coffee crystals. Add flour mixture and milk mixture alternately to the chocolate mixture, beating by hand after each addition. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Meanwhile, for the Irish Coffee Glaze, stir together sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon Irish whiskey, and 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla. Stir in 3 to 4 tablespoons brewed coffee until of drizzling consistency. If desired, sprinkle with additional chopped nuts.
IRISH MINT BROWNIES
Make and share this Irish Mint Brownies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Julie Bs Hive
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h5m
Yield 15 bars
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and bittersweet chocolate; cool slightly. In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour until blended. Stir in chips and walnuts. Spread into a greased 13X9X2 in baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Do not overbake. Cool on a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan, combine white chocolate and creamer. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth; remove from heat. Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes or until chilled. In a mixing bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into white chocolate mixture. Beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes. Fold in chopped candies. Spread over brownies. Cover and refrigerate.
- In a small saucepan, combine bittersweet chocolate and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted and smooth; remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Cool to room temperature. Carefully spread over filling. Cover and refrigerated for 1 hour or until icing is set. Cut into bars. Garnish with additional candies if desired. Store in refrigerator.
GO IRISH BROWNIES
Let's hear it for (green) fudge brownies! These sweet fellas were gone in a flash.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Other Snacks
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square pan.
- 2. In a small bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3. Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe medium bowl. Watch carefully. Stir to blend.
- 4. Stir in sugar and liqueur. With a whisk beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour mixture. Spread batter in buttered pan.
- 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and place pan on a wire rack to cool.
- 6. Make frosting: In a mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until well mixed and smooth.
- 7. Add liquor and food coloring. Mix well. Gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- 8. Prepare drizzle: Melt semi-sweet chocolate.
- 9. Frost cooled brownies with green frosting and then drizzle with melted chocolate.
- 10. Score where you want to cut bars (so that chocolate won't just break up when you cut the cooled bars).
- 11. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow frosting to firm up. Makes 16 brownies.
Tips:
- Use good quality chocolate. The chocolate is the star of the show in these brownies, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of. A high cocoa content chocolate will give the brownies a richer flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the brownies tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the brownies in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the brownies bake evenly.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
- Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the brownies for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
These Irish Brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these Irish Brownies a try.
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