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
Nicolee says
I made this yesterday and it turned out perfect!! I used the 1/2 cup of Bailey’s and it set up just fine. I might even increase it a bit more the next time. I did use parchment paper instead of aluminum foil because I never have luck with the foil :-) Anyway, it is a great recipe and I’m sure it will be a hit with the Christmas treats!
So glad you liked it Nicolee!
Nicolee says
I’m sorry, meant to say I used 1/4 cup of Bailey’s but would use a bit more next time.
Gayle says
Hi Lisa…LOVE YOUR RECIPES…BUT JUST WHAT IS ANDES baking chips…? Are they same as milk choc chips..?
You know the little Andes candies thin chocolates that you sometimes get in a restaurant with your bill? They are chips of those. You can see them on top of the fudge. You can find them in the baking section of a grocery store or on Amazon, but the fudge will be great without them.
Joanne Mourched says
Hi i just made this recipe, the baileys fudge, it was so simple and they taste great! Thankyou so much for sharing.
I’m so happy you loved it Joanne!
Anne Johnson says
How do you adjust the fudge recipe if you don’t want to add the Bailey’s?
You don’t Anne :) You just make a different fudge recipe. I have a BUNCH. Check them out here: https://simplejoy.com/?s=fudge
Jackie says
How long will this stay good in the fridge? Thanks!
Two weeks in a sealed container.
norma holman says
Love the receipes going to make the fudge as soonas get to a store
I hope you love it Norma!
Taryn says
Made this fudge today. Wanted it boozy but was paranoid about the other comments so I used just a little under 1/2 cup and it set perfectly fine. It is THE best fudge I’ve ever had. It’s creamy yet firm. Thanks so much for the recipe.
Also I lined the dish with wax paper and had no issues with sticking or transferring at all.
Thank you so much for coming back to leave this awesome review, Taryn!
Taryn says
Made a second bath for a potluck and used semi sweet only because it’s what I had on hand. Didn’t taste as good as my first batch with the milk chocolate, so hopefully your other readers try it the right way like I did the first time!
Also, used exactly the 1/2 cup this time of Baileys and it still set.
Stephanie says
Can you use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate?
You can, but it’s not as good.
Linda says
Wow! Made this today to put in my goodie baskets for Christmas. It was very easy to make and looks great but boy is it rich! Be sure to cut into very small pieces. Will go further than I planned. I used the 1/4 cup Baileys and it set fine.