Description
Mexican brownies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining rich chocolate with warm spices like cinnamon and a hint of chili. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy gatherings or spontaneous movie nights, providing an unforgettable treat that’s both sweet and sassy. With their gooey texture and surprising flavor, these brownies promise to impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Remove from heat; whisk in sugar, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, cinnamon, chili powder, and salt together. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips before pouring the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg