Irish Cream Swirl Brownies

This favorite takes on a seasonal twist with a splash of Irish cream liqueur and green food coloring. The decadent brownie and swirl topping will leave everyone tapping their feet to a Celtic tune.

Prep: 20 min | Bake: 35 min | Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (18 to 20 ounce) box fudge brownie mix
• 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur*
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Green Food Color

* If desired, 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract may be used in place of the Irish cream liqueur. Omit flour.

Instructions

1. Prepare brownie mix as directed on package, adding vanilla. Reserve 1 cup batter. Spread remaining batter in greased 9-inch square baking pan.
2. Beat cream cheese, flour and sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add Irish cream liqueur, egg and food color; beat until well blended. Pour over brownie layer in pan. Drop reserved 1 cup batter by spoonsful over cream cheese layer. Cut through batter with knife several times for marble effect.
3. Bake as directed on package for 9 inch square baking pan.
4. Cool in pan on wire rack.
5. Cut into squares.
6. Serve with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Notes

For easy clean-up, line pan with foil with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Use foil handles to remove brownie from pan. Place on cutting board and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 292 Fat: 16g Carbohydrates: 34g Cholesterol: 53mg Sodium: 179mg Fiber: 1 Protein: 3g

Attribution

Recipe used with permission from: McCormick