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
Graham says
I’ve had the same reaction from men twice when I was only trying to mingle at parties. Guys, get over yourselves! Can’t wait to try the fudge. Thanks!
LOL!!
Karine says
Has anyone tried this with hazelnut baileys?? Can we add nutella in the recipe?
Toni says
Can you add nuts instead of the mint chips
Marilyn says
I don’t drink so adding a non-alcoholic substitute would be helpful to non-drinkers. I found Bailey’s Irish Coffee Creamer as a substitue. Will let you know how it turns out.
Debbie says
HI Marilyn, how did it turn out?
Beth says
Just made this fudge and I didn’t have the chips for the top so I did add crushed walnuts, waiting for it to set now, I did a taste test before putting it in the fridge (couldn’t resist) and omg it tastes soooo good.
Can’t wait for it to set, I will let you know how it goes with the nuts on top.
Thank you for this wonderful easy recipe…
The Hippie Chick Crafta says
Making these tonight, my husband said he’ll take some to work with him tomorrow but tell them they can ONLY have 1 a piece lol
Nina says
I make the same recipe except I use Chocolate Cherry flavored Bailey’s……… it’s so good!
Linda Thompson says
The Baileys sounded amazing so I made it today. It is delicious, however, it did not set up for me. I did not scrape the sides of the sweetened condensed milk can as suggested in the recipe. However, I did use two full bags of chocolate chips which equals 4 cups rather than three and a half cups. Could this have been my problem?
I’m so sorry Linda! I know a lot of people have been struggling, so I updated the recipe to be only 1/4 cup Bailey’s and 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, though I have made it with 1/2 cup and *have* had it set.
Fran says
I made this last night. The favors are fantastic but the fudge did not set. How can I fix this?
I’m so sorry Fran! I know a lot of people have been struggling, so I updated the recipe to be only 1/4 cup Bailey’s and 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, though I have made it with 1/2 cup and *have* had it set.
Kath Robertson says
I’m absolutely addicted to your recipe videos, luv em, luv em, luv em!! Unfortunately though I’ve been struggling with the “cup” measurements & not everything I’ve tried turns out well :o(. Can you tell me what size of cup I should use or give me measurements in ounces or whatever? Thank you SO much in advance. ????
Kath, I updated the recipe to reflect ounces for the milk chocolate chips.