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• 1 stick (1/2 cup ) salted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, sugar, Baileys, vanilla and eggs until combined. Add the cocoa powder, flour, and coffee (I use 2 tablespoons) and stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, if using. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the brownies are just set. Let cool and then cut into bars.

3. If a chocolate drizzle is desired, melt together 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4-1/2 cup Baileys until smooth and combined. Drizzle over brownies.

Now if there is ever a moment in the day to take a pause and dive into these decently delicious brownies I can breathe a sigh of relief! Thanks to our friends over at Half Baked Harvest for showing us this recipe.