Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mexican Brownies, a unique twist on traditional chocolate brownies infused with a hint of spice. These fudgy treats combine rich cocoa with the warmth of cinnamon and a surprising kick from cayenne pepper, making them perfect for any occasion—from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with toppings, these brownies are bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray or oil and line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips together until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and vanilla until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 32–36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and garnishing with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 36 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg