Nutty Irishman Frosted Brownies
Make these Nutty Irishman frosted brownies this St. Patrick’s day! The Bailey’s and hazelnut liqueur in the frosting tastes so good with the chocolate!
Servings: 12
Calories: 648kcal
Ingredients
For the brownies
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 block)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur (such as Bailey's)
- 2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur (such as Frangelico)
Optional garnish
- chocolate curls
Instructions
To make the brownies:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F, and mist a 9 by 9-inch pan with non-stick spray. Line with parchment.
- Place the sugar, butter, cocoa, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave in one-minute increments, stirring, until the butter is completely melted and the mixture feels very warm to the touch.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring after each addition.
- Stir in the flour.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan, then frost, transfer to a cutting board to cut into squares, and garnish with chocolate curls (if using).
To make the frosting:
- Place the cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl, and mix on medium speed until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until smooth.
- When all the powdered sugar has been added, turn the speed up to medium-high and beat for one or two minutes, or until fluffy.
- Stir in the Irish cream and hazelnut liqueurs.
Notes
For more info on the brownie base, click here: Brownies from Scratch.
Nutrition
Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2.6mg