In celebration of Saint Patrick's Day, I really wanted to make something with Baileys Irish cream. I figured I would adapt a peppermint bar recipe. In the cookbooks photos, the chocolate is cut perfect. To achieve the perfect cut, I recommend cutting the chocolate when it has set for a few minutes. As you can tell, I waited for the chocolate to harden. Well, it didn't affect the taste and I wasn't going to make another batch for the perfect picture. I think the best part of this recipe is the Baileys filling. I love to buy little nips. I think they are so cute. However, a whole bottle of Baileys wouldn't be a bad thing to have on hand.
Baileys Irish Cream Bars
4 oz. butter, softened
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1 1/2 cup flour
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 Tbsp water
1 nip Baileys Irish Cream
2 drops of green food coloring (optional)
12 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips
Directions:
One year ago.........................I made Green Velvet Cake.
Two years ago.......................I made Creamed Spinach.
Three years ago.....................I made Brownies.
Did you already know...........
-In 1974, Baileys Irish Cream hit the market.
-Baileys Irish Cream is sold in over 160 countries.
-Baileys is one of the top ten liqueurs sold in the world.
Baileys Irish Cream Bars
4 oz. butter, softened
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1 1/2 cup flour
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 Tbsp water
1 nip Baileys Irish Cream
2 drops of green food coloring (optional)
12 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick baking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, cream the butter with the sugar until fluffy.
- Stir in the flour and mix until incorporated and a smooth dough forms.
- Evenly press the dough into the baking pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the dough is lightly browned and firm to touch.
- Allow the crust to cool completely in pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, water, the Baileys, and a few drops of the green food coloring. Mix until combined.
- Spread the mixture on top of the cooled crust. Allow to set for an hour.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute. Allow to sit for a minute before stirring. If needed, melt the chocolate for another 30 seconds until all the chocolate is melted.
- Spread the chocolate on top of the Baileys filling.
- Allow the chocolate to set for a few minutes before cutting.
One year ago.........................I made Green Velvet Cake.
Two years ago.......................I made Creamed Spinach.
Three years ago.....................I made Brownies.
Did you already know...........
-In 1974, Baileys Irish Cream hit the market.
-Baileys Irish Cream is sold in over 160 countries.
-Baileys is one of the top ten liqueurs sold in the world.