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This recipe came over in a newsletter, so I thought I'd post it for those who may have purchased some Irish Cream liqueur for the holiday and are looking for something a little special for dessert. The Irish Cream is incorporated into both the brownie and the frosting.

Frosted Irish Cream Brownies – Betty Crocker

Let creamy liqueur turn packaged brownie mix into sophisticated treats with semisweet chocolate glaze.

Prep Time 15 Minutes Total Time 2:00 Hrs:Mins Makes 48 bars

Brownies

1 (1 lb. 3.8-oz.) pkg. fudge brownie mix

½ cup oil

¼ cup Irish cream liqueur

2 eggs

Frosting

½ cup butter or margarine, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur

½ teaspoon vanilla

2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Glaze

1 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped

1 teaspoon butter or margarine

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread in greased pan.

2. Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until brownies are set and begin to pull away from sides of pan. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled.

3. Beat 1/2 cup butter in small bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in all remaining frosting ingredients, adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled brownies.

4. Place glaze ingredients in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir until melted and smooth. Drizzle over frosted brownies. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars.

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