Irish Mist Bars
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of Irish Mist Bars—a dessert that combines buttery crust, creamy Irish cream liqueur, and gooey chocolate for a truly luxurious treat. These easy-to-make bars feature a golden shortbread base, topped with a luscious filling made from brown sugar, eggs, and a generous splash of Irish cream, laced with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy pecans for added texture. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, holiday gatherings, or anytime you're craving something sweet with a boozy twist, these bars are finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. Ready in under an hour and serving 12, Irish Mist Bars are a crowd-pleasing dessert that's as visually appealing as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 0.5 cup Irish cream liqueur
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the butter mixture. Mix until the ingredients are fully combined and a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to smooth it out.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until it’s lightly golden. Remove and let it cool slightly.
While the crust is cooling, prepare the filling. In another mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of packed brown sugar and 3 large eggs until smooth.
Stir in 1/2 cup of Irish cream liqueur and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans (if using).
Pour the filling evenly over the baked crust, spreading it out with a spatula if necessary.
Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
Once cool, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar for garnish.
Slice into 12 equal bars and serve. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 310.9 g | 399% | |
| Saturated Fat | 168.4 g | 842% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1075 mg | 358% | |
| Sodium | 954 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 786.4 g | 286% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 563.7 g | ||
| Protein | 66.2 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 1080 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
