Baileys Brownies w/ Baileys Frosting

I try not to make brownies to often since I could easily eat an entire batch in one sitting and not feel any guilt. I think the last time I had brownies was years ago. It is by far my favorite thing to eat. I mean, what's not to love? It's baked fudgey chocolatey goodness... who could resist that?!

I was at work talking to one of my friends and all of a sudden out of the blue I blurt out "I want brownies!". You can imagine that she gave me an odd look. But then when I said "Oooh Bailey's Brownies!!", she jumped on board with my train of thought. It wasn't to much later I was at home looking up recipes. Apparently, I'm not the only one that had the revelation that brownies and Baileys sounded like a good combo since there were a lot of recipes on the internet. I took two recipes that I found and combined them into one. What you have before you is Baileys Brownie Heaven.

Recipe adapted from Yummly and Lynn's Kitchen Adventures

• 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 c. white sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 c. Baileys Irish Cream
• 1/2 c. unsweetened apple sauce
• 2 eggs

Bailey's Frosting

• 2 c. powdered sugar 
• 1/2 c. softened butter 
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 TBSP. Baileys Irish Cream
• 2 1/2 tsp. milk

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of a 9x12 inch pan.
2. BROWNIES: In a large bowl mix all of the dry ingredients. Add vanilla, Baileys, apple sauce and eggs. Beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread into greased pan.
3. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until set. Do not over bake. Cool one hour or until completely cooled.
4. FROSTING: In a small bowl beat 1/2 cup butter until light and fluffy. Beat in powdered sugar, vanilla, 2 tablespoons Baileys, and milk, adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled brownies. 

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