Mexican Chocolate Brownies
75% authentic · Mexican-inspired American
A flavorful twist on classic brownies, infused with cinnamon and a hint of chili for a warm, complex chocolate experience.
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Ingredients
- Unsalted butter1 cup (2 sticks)
- Granulated sugar1 3/4 cups
- Eggs3 large
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup
- All-purpose flour1 cup
- Ground cinnamon1 1/2 teaspoons
- Cayenne pepper or chili powder1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Dark chocolate chips1 cup
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat.
- 3
Stir in sugar until well combined.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Stir in dark chocolate chips.
- 8
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- 10
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
