Irish Whiskey Brownies
Ultra-fudgy brownies infused with Irish whiskey and finished with a silky cocoa-whiskey glaze. Rich, bold, and perfect for sharing.
Pin This Recipe For Later!
Share The Yum On Facebook
Print
Servings:
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 9 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 6 oz chopped semisweet chocolate
- 0.9 cup granulated sugar
- 0.3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Irish whiskey for the batter
- 0.5 tsp instant espresso powder
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.95 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.35 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sift if lumpy
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips semisweet or dark
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts optional
- 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder for the glaze
- 2 tbsp Irish whiskey for the glaze
- 1.5 tbsp heavy cream plus more to thin, if needed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment and lightly grease.
- Melt butter and chopped chocolate in a bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Set aside 3 minutes to cool slightly.
- Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar until glossy and combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Stir in vanilla, whiskey, espresso powder, and salt.
- Sift flour and cocoa over the bowl. Fold gently just until no dry streaks remain.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts, if using.
- Spread batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 28–32 minutes, until the center is set with moist crumbs on a tester.
- Cool in the pan at least 30 minutes.
- Whisk powdered sugar, cocoa, whiskey, and cream until smooth and pourable. Add a splash of cream if needed.
- Pour or spread glaze over brownies. Let set 20 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
For a twist, add 1 tsp orange zest to the batter or swap the glaze whiskey with Irish cream. Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream, or dust with extra cocoa for a deeper chocolate note. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a fudgier bite.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Irish Whiskey Brownies flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.