Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Bailey's Irish Cream Fudge

 This is a re-post from 2010.  This fudge is really good!
I have always had trouble making fudge.  My kids like it and they laugh at my failed attempts.  I thought I would give it one more try with this recipe and it worked!  This fudge is made with Bailey's Irish Cream for St. Patrick's Day.  It turned out really good and it is easy.

Irish Cream Fudge

Ingredients:
  • 2-12oz. packages of milk chocolate chips
  • 1-12oz. package semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2-7oz. jars of marshmallow cream
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cups of Irish Cream (Baileys or homemade)
  • 2 cups of chopped nuts (optional)
  • 4 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
  • 1-12oz. can of evaporated milk
  • 1/2 pound of butter, softened
Directions:
In a very large bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, vanilla extract, Irish Cream, and nuts (if you are adding them). Set this mixture aside.
Line a 10 X 15 baking pan with foil and spread lightly with butter or margarine.
In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, evaporated milk, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and cook slowly, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes.
Pour the milk mixture into the the chocolate chip mixture. Stir slowly by hand to combine. It is very important to do this by hand and NOT use any kind of mixer.
Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and chill until set.
We would like to thank Mary Ellen from ThatsMyHome.com for contributing this Baileys Irish Cream recipe.
Recipe obtained from this website:
http://www.fantasy-ireland.com/Baileys-Irish-Cream-recipes.html
 Enjoy!
Sherry
I will link this to: 
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
This Chick Cooked at This Chick Cooks
Friday Food at Mom Trends
Foodie Friday at Designs by Gollum
What's It Wednesday   at Ivy and Elephants  
Thriving on Thursdays  at Domesblissity

36 comments:

Allie and Pattie said...

How can you go wrong with Bailey's?! This looks great!
xoxo Pattie

Beth said...

Now that sounds good, good, good!!! I will be making this soon - I have a dinner party coming up! Thank you!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

I think that fudge is one of my very favorite treats of life. My mother used to make it at Christmas, and I think yours looks very similar and equally wonderful. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!

Happy Foodie Friday...

XO,

Sheila :-)

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Sherry, This recipe looks so easy and sounds very delicious! A grown up piece of fudge! Yummy! No wonder Irish eyes are smilin'.
Yvonne

Kathleen said...

That looks delicious! A perfect way to celebrate the big day!

bj said...

Well, I am here to say that ANYTHING made with BAILEY'S is bound to be good.
This sounds awesome!!

The Charm of Home said...

You guys are so funny! I was afraid someone would be offended I was cooking fudge with Irish whiskey! LOL

Deana Sidney said...

Yummy fudge recipe... haven't made it in so long... I get inspiration looking at this!

pam said...

Fudge. With Bailey's!! I am soooo making this!

SnoWhite said...

that looks like a wonderful dessert -- love the mint/chocolate combo!

Unknown said...

Oh, a friend gave me this recipe many years ago...it is hands down, the BEST fudge I've ever eaten. Thanks for the reminder that fudge isn't just for Christmas :)

Blessings!
Gail

Melinda said...

Looks delish!

Helen said...

I cannot wait to try this ... off to purchase Bailey's I think!

MrsJenB said...

Oh my gooooosh. Bailey's + fudge? Seriously? And me with a rainy weekend and nothing to do but cook...what's a girl to do? Sigh...

Michael's Kitchen said...

What a wonderful blog. I just posted a thing about chocolate waffles on the Foodie Friday. This is so cool. But I really like your idea about the Bailey's and fudge. That is great.

Ladynred said...

That's really look good and yummy for sure!
http://cookandbaking.com/?p=681

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Your fudge looks yummy, Sherry. I have always been able to make chocolate fudge just fine. It's the brown sugar fudge which I have trouble with. And no, fudge isn't just for Christmas! I can eat it any time.

Blessings,
Sandi

Jalon Burton said...

YUMM-O... note to self... got to go shopping to bake this St Patty's Day! Thanks for the great inspiration. Have a great evening - Jalon

Unknown said...

Assure yourself, this will enter my lips soon! Sounds deelish!
TY for sharing.
Have a beautiful eve ~
TTFN ~
Marydon

~ GIVEAWAY ends 3/15 ~

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

OH. MY. Could there be any more good stuff in a recipe? Sounds delicious...I HAVE to try it! Thanks for sharing, Sherry!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Thanks for sharing this again. I looks wonderful.

sparklegem said...

Oh! That looks really good! I'm definitely going to try it.

Deserae said...

Ohhhh it looks sooooo good! I will have to try it for sure :o)
~Des

Lynn said...

Sounds great! I didn't grow up with fudge, love it now:@)

Micupoftea said...

MmMmm, now I have to have some chocolate! :)

Anita Diaz said...

Oh my goodness, I don't even know what to say except my mouth is watering!! It doesn't help that I'm low-carbing, so all I can do is think about how great this must be. I bet it is so good:-)

Debbie said...

Oh.... yum. This looks absolutely delicious. I'm pinning it.

Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made said...

Good grief! I think I gained a pound just LOOKING at these! Wow these look wonderful and love the little decorations you added!

Cynthia said...

Yummy it sounds so good I may have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.

Willow said...

The Mortician would love this recipe! Fudge is one of those recipes that I'm unsure if I can really veganize or not. I should give it a try some day...maybe tomorrow. Haha!

Marigene said...

Oh my goodness, that fudge sounds yummy!

Nann said...

Wow what a recipe! And I love how you presented it. One piece and you'd be in chocolate heaven. I am now just looking at your great photo without even tasting it. (smile)

Nann said...

I just made a comment and pressed publish and poof it was gone. Anyway it sure looks like its decadently delicious ! Yummy photo!!

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

this is the best thing on the internet this week. I got out the Irish Cream, but no choc chips...so had to drink the Bailey's and wait another day for the fudge! I'm sure it will be worth it. thanks for sharing this recipe.

Delightfully Curious Designs said...

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS RECIPE, I WILL DEFINITELY BE TRYING IT.
I JUST FOUND YOU TODAY, SO I AM PROBABLY YOUR NEWEST FOLLOWER AND FAN, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT IS NEXT.

Anonymous said...

I am bookmarking this. My Christmas fudge didn't set right (we moved to CO, we're from TX), so I need a new recipe!

Thanks for linking up to Friday Food at Momtrends.com!