Mexican Brownies
My favorite brownie recipe with some added kick!! Cinnamon and spices make these chocolate brownies perfect for when you want some spiced up brownies.
Servings: 24
Calories: 164kcal
Cost: $7
Ingredients
- 2 ounces (57g) unsweetened baking chocolate coarsely chopped
- 2 ounces (57g) semi-sweet baking chocolate coarsely chopped
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter
- 1¾ cups (350g) sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons + ¼ teaspoon (12g) unsweetened cocoa powder I used Special Dark, divided
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
- ¾ teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper divided
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (124g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13” pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Place the two baking chocolates and butter in a large, microwave safe bowl. Heat on HIGH power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is smooth. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon cayenne, salt, and 2 tablespoons cocoa and stir well. Add flour and stir carefully. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Spread brownie batter in prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs stuck to it. Let them cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Whisk powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cocoa, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch (up to 1/8 teaspoon) cayenne pepper. Sprinkle over sliced brownies.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 424mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g