This Bailey’s Fudge is easy to make, tastes absolutely delicious, and is the perfect amount of rich amazingness!
You guys.
The most embarrassing thing happened to me the other day.
So I was at Target looking for cookie cutters shaped like ninjas because, I mean, why wouldn’t I be doing that on a random Tuesday night?
Side note, they are for a Christmas post that is coming your way soon ;)
I was walking around listening to my podcast and shopping, which has become my newest and very favorite pastime #nerdpastimes, and I guess going there I just assumed that ALL the Christmas stuff would be out. I mean, I’m working on all my Christmas posts, so it stands to reason that Target would have all their partridges in pear trees in a row . . . . that was supposed to be like ducks in a row . . . I sense it fell flat . . .
Anyway!
So, their Christmas stuff is not in fact all out as I thought it would be, but there were a bunch of guys opening boxes and putting it out. Given that shopping trips alone to Target are more rare than my house being clean and going with the kids makes me want to stab myself in the eye with all the plastic spoons Target has to offer . . . I thought I should just go and ask them about it. I mean. There had to be some ninja cookie cutters in those unpacked boxes. #firstworldproblems
So I ask one of the guys about it and made a joke about something because obviously I’m hilarious and need to show that to everyone all the time . . . . and you guys. I think he thought I was flirting with him! All of the sudden he worked into the conversation that he is married. You guys. It wasn’t a conversation. I was asking about cookie cutters!
All of the sudden it occurred to me “OMG. He thinks I’m flirting with him!!!” And as the thought occurred to me, approxiatmely 0.2 seconds after he mentioned his wife, my face went BEET red. Which I’m sure was really further evidence that for him that I was the most desperate of housewives. I was dying. I am not even kidding when I tell you that I seriously considered explaining to him, much in the same way that I have done here with you, dear wonderful strangers of the whole inter webs.
But then he quickly told me he didn’t have the cookie cutters and I swallowed what was left of my pride, hung my head, and high tailed it to the baking section where I promptly bought them out of chocolate chips, Ande’s pieces, and all the sweetened condensed milk I could get my hands on.
I already had Baileys.
#duh
And here, you have the Bailey’s Fudge bought from that fateful night, lol.
It is phenomenal, delicious, and so ridiculously easy. This fudge is perfect for gift giving because it is so insanely easy to make. And it is totally addictive. I made a video for this post (YAY!! . . . Other side note . . . did you know that you really get shown only like 1% of what I post on FB if you don’t interact with the posts . . Facebook loves showing you videos though, that’s why so many food bloggers you love have been doing them.) and because of that and the needs for a pan to make, a pan that was done . . . and a video retake that required ANOTHER pan, I literally have so much of this fudge.
And I’m okay with that :)
This fudge is fine out of the fridge, but if you want it to be very firm I would keep it in there. Enjoy peeps!
EDITED TO ADD: I have had a lot of complaints from people of this fudge not setting. The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of Baileys, and when I originally made it I only used 1/4 cup. I’ve made it both ways and had it set, but I’m editing the recipe just to be on the safe side.
Bailey’s Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips about 21 ounces
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk (see note)
- 1/4 cup Baileys see note
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Andes baking chips
Instructions
- Line an 8 by 8 inch pan with aluminum foil.
- In a large bowl combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave for one minute, stir, and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the Baileys and the vanilla extract until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and top with the baking chips. Press in slightly.
- Cover and refrigerate for four hours until firm. For firmer fudge store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Gwenda says
Made this for New Year’s Eve, it was a big hit!! Several men packed some up before leaving
I’m so glad to hear it!
Chantal says
Little question, Andies baking chips, thé chocolate one??
Yes, I use the chocolate ones.
Hannah says
Fab recipe! Quick question, I don’t have an 8×8 baking tin so I used a small loaf tin. I used 1/4 cup of Bailey’s. However, it’s been over 24 hours and the fudge just isn’t setting in the fridge! I’ve put it in the freezer but wondering what I may have done wrong? Do you think it’s using the wrong tin?
Unfortunately, no. It’s something else. Either sweetened condensed milk that wasn’t name brand, too much of it, or if it was evaporated milk (which is a super easy mistake to make because they are right next to each other).
Kerri says
Have you ever tried setting in molds?
I have not.
Pamela says
The recipe is good. I used the inexpensive items I had already in my pantry.
I used chocolate Baileys.
I started with about a quarter of the can if condensed milk and kept stirring and slowly adding more to get it nice, I added a bit too many gluggs of the Baileys cuz it’s so yummy, and to thicken, I just melted a candy bar I had and added it in. It thickened it up perfectly.
I bought Andes candy, froze them and then crushed them to sprinkle on top.
To rush the setting, I popped it in the freezer for an hour.’
It set great and cut beautifully.
Easy and delicious!
Rhonda Espinoza says
I want to definitely try this fudge recipe, however, which Bailey’s do you use?
Thank you and I will let you know once I make it!!
Rhonda Espinoza
I use Baileys original recipe.
B. From Saskatchewan says
Your Bailey’s fudge worked out well! 💕
I used 1/3 cup Bailey’s
Can I freeze these pieces for Christmas?
I assume so but thought I would ask
Thank you so much!
Yes, freezing it works great! I’m so glad you liked it.
Sue says
Has anyone added nuts, like chopped almonds to this? How much if you did. Thank you
Chopped nuts would definitely work in this! I would use 1/2 cup to 1 cup.