Description
These Mexican Inspired Brownies offer a perfect blend of rich chocolate and a hint of spice. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, they’re ideal for any occasion—a delightful treat that’s easy to make and simply irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch pan with foil and cooking spray.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine baking chocolate and butter. Heat on HIGH for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Mix in sugar.
- Incorporate eggs, vanilla, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, salt, and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, stirring well.
- Carefully fold in the flour and then add mini chocolate chips.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check with a toothpick for a few crumbs before removing. Let cool completely before cutting.
- For the topping, whisk together powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon of cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne pepper, then sprinkle over the sliced brownies.
Notes
Make sure to let the brownies cool completely for clean cuts into squares.
Feel free to adjust the cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
These brownies pair wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg