Description
Mexican brownies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining rich chocolate with just the right amount of spice. Each bite delivers a fudgy texture enhanced by hints of cinnamon and cayenne pepper, creating a fiesta for your taste buds. Perfect for family gatherings or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat, these brownies are sure to impress. Easy to prepare, they can be served warm with ice cream or enjoyed straight from the pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and mix in the granulated sugar until combined. Let cool slightly before adding eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg