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
Patti says
Sorry, Canada again! Could I crumble Toblerone on top instead as I have plenty of that!
Sounds delicious!
Renee says
Dollarama stores have Ande’s mints. I chopped them into small bits and sprinkled on top of the fudge. It was delicious!
B says
Does this freeze well?
Yes! This will freeze fine! Cut it into squares, then flash freeze on a pan for 30 minutes before layering in an airtight container for longer freezing.
Nicki says
I was wondering if the fudge could be frozen if you make several batches for gifts?
Thanks.
Yes, this is a great fudge to freeze.
Matilda says
Could you convert this into ml and grams at all? Dying to try this but want it to be the right measurements before I make it :)
Jess says
I made this recipe and it turned out great!!! I was a bit apprehensive because of the reviews saying it didn’t set but it came out perfect! I’m wondering if some people accidentally used evaporated milk as opposed to sweetened condensed??
I’m so glad you liked it, Jess! And I think that is a distinct possibility.
Dolores Rodnick says
Hi Lisa
I really enjoy your recipe site and I was thinking of making the Baileys fudge however I’m not sure what Andes baking chips are. I haven’t seen them sold in my neck of the woods which is Ontario, Canada. They look like candy to me and unfortunately I can’t substitute with nuts because my family doesn’t care for them. Any ideas. Thanks for all the inspiration you provide to all of out here in cyber land. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Hi Dolores! I think you could just use mini chocolate chips! They would be delicious on this fudge.
Fran says
How many pieces does the recipe yield?
It depends on how you cut it, but I can typically get about 36 pieces out of a block of fudge.
Koren says
I used whole can of eagle brand and this recipe is perfect everytime.
lisa Piper says
I spent a lot of money making this for a large group
although it tastes great it did not set
followed the directions
bummer!
Lisa, I’m really sorry to hear that this recipe didn’t work fo you. I’ve had others make this with a lot of success. Without me being there with you, it’s hard for me to know what went wrong.
Renee says
Thank you for this recipe! I was looking for a not too sweet, firm fudge and with the slight hint of Bailey’s, well why not. It is delicious and turned out perfectly. I used 1/4 cup of Bailey’s and bought Ande’s mints and chopped them up to put on the top.