Description
Mexican Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies infused with warm spices like cinnamon and a hint of cayenne pepper for a bold and flavorful twist.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne to your spice preference or omit for a milder version.
- Top with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate for extra flair.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg