Liqueur Brownies Recipes

GODIVA LIQUEUR BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in liqueur, vodka and creme de cacao until blended., In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa and baking powder until well mixed. Stir in semisweet chocolate chips. Fold chocolate chip mixture into butter mixture just until combined., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; bake just until center is set, 24-28 minutes (do not overbake). Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For glaze, mix all ingredients until smooth; spread over brownies. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

OUTRAGEOUS BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan.
• Melt together the butter, chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate on top of a double boiler. Cool slightly. Stir together the eggs, instant coffee, vanilla and sugar. Stir in the warm chocolate mixture and cool to room temperature.
• Stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the walnuts and chocolate chips with flour to coat. Then add to the chocolate batter. Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, or until tester just comes out clean. Halfway through the baking, rap the pan against the oven shelf to allow air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Do not overbake! Cool thoroughly, refrigerate well and cut into squares.
• This was adapted from a recipe for chocolate globs in the Soho Charcuterie Cookbook.

KAHLUA® BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
• Combine brownie mix, egg, vegetable oil, coffee-flavored liqueur, instant coffee, and water in a large bowl; mix with a wooden spoon until batter is evenly moistened.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting.

IRISH CREAM BROWNIES

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.

LIQUEUR BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325.
• In a double boiler with hot but not boiling water, melt 7 oz chocolate. You can let the chocolate hang out in the pan while you take care of the rest of the ingredients.
• Cream the butter until it is white and smooth, 3-5 minutes.
• Add the sugar and beat for 2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.
• At this point the chocolate will be melted. Add the liquer, whisk it in, and let it simmer.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating continuously. Add the vanilla and salt. Beat 1 minute or until light in color and frothy.
• Add the chocolate mixture, beat until combined.
• Fold in the flour. Do not overmix!
• Pour into a greased 7x9 pan and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes (or less if you like gooey, fudgy brownies).
• When the brownies are done, put the rest of the chocolate on the top and let it melt. Smooth it over the top and refrigerate.

JILL'S WORLD-FAMOUS COFFEE LIQUEUR BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a heavy saucepan combine the butter and unsweetened chocolate. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and well blended. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale. Stir in the chocolate mixture and coffee liqueur. Fold in the flour. Stir in chopped walnuts if desired. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Be careful not to overbake. Cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into bars and serving.

MINTY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a glass 9-by-13-inch baking pan and line it with 2 overlapping pieces of parchment paper so the paper comes up over the edges of the pan. Butter the paper.
• Make the brownies: Place a small pot of water over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl over the simmering water, add the butter and chocolate and gently melt them together, stirring to combine. (This can also be done in the microwave; heat in 15-second intervals.)
• Transfer the chocolate-butter mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the brown and granulated sugars, eggs, vanilla and salt and whisk together. Add the flour and gently whisk to combine, then pour into the prepared baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out somewhat clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
• Make the buttercream: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until smooth. Add the creme de menthe and beat until combined. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.
• Spread the buttercream over the brownies, then refrigerate until firm. Use the parchment to remove the brownies from the baking dish. Slice into bars.

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Lightly spray a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish with butter-flavored cooking spray.
• Make a foil ring, 1-inch thick, for souffle dish to sit on inside a 5-quart slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl, combine brownie mix, 2 eggs, vegetable oil, and 1/4 cup creme de menthe. Stir using 50 strokes or use a hand blender on medium speed for 1 minute to combine. Fold in chopped mint thins. Transfer to prepared souffle dish and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, remaining egg, sugar, and 2 teaspoons creme de menthe. Using an electric mixer beat on low speed until smooth. Spread over brownie mixture. Use a butter knife to cut cream cheese mixture into brownie mixture for a marble effect.
• Place souffle dish on top of foil ring in slow cooker. Lay 8 paper towels over top of slow cooker bowl and secure with lid. (This helps to trap steam.)
• Cook on LOW setting for 4 1/2 to 6 hours. (Do not lift lid to check brownies for the first 3 hours.)
• Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting.

MINT BAILEYS BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter and chocolate chips on high until butter is melted, about 60 seconds. Stir until chocolate is melted. Whisk in sugar. Cool slightly. Whisk in eggs and yolk, 1 at a time, and vanilla until blended. Stir in flour, baking cocoa and salt; fold in Andes chips. Spread into prepared pan., For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in liqueur. Add egg and egg white; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over brownie layer. Bake until center is almost set, 45-50 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight., Lifting with parchment, remove brownies from pan. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

GODIVA BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and Godiva Liqueur until smooth.
• Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the flour mixture.
• Mix in the white chocolate chips.
• Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 30 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. When completely, cooled, cut into squares.

COFFEE LIQUEUR BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In the 8x8 inch baking pan, melt the butter and chocolate chips on the stove top, over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, and stir in the coffee, egg and yolk.
• Sift together the flour, sugar, and baking soda, stir into the chocolate mixture. Then stir in the vanilla and coffee liqueur.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
• Cool slightly and dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

GLAZED CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the butter, eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to butter mixture. Stir in water and chocolate chips until blended. , Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until brownies pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool on a wire rack., For glaze, in a microwave, melt the chips and butter with milk; stir until smooth. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until mixture reaches a spreading consistency; frost brownies.

COFFEE LIQUEUR BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In the 8x8 inch baking pan, melt the butter and chocolate chips on the stove top, over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, and stir in the coffee, egg and yolk. Sift together the flour, sugar, and baking soda, stir into the chocolate mixture. Then stir in the vanilla and coffee liqueur.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly and dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

CHAMBORD BLACK RASPBERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Line a 9" by 13" baking pan with nonstick foil. Combine cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and Chambord Liqueur.
• Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
• Pour into prepared baking pan and smooth.
• Bake 35-40 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature before cutting.
• Dust with confectioners sugar (optional) and slice brownies into 3" squares. Top with ice cream and 3-4 ounces of Chambord. (optional).