Description
Mexican brownies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, merging rich chocolate flavor with warm spices like cinnamon and cayenne pepper. These fudgy treats not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also bring a unique and exciting flair to any gathering. With their gooey texture and irresistible aroma, these brownies are bound to become your new favorite indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and mix in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift cocoa powder, flour, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), and a pinch of salt into the mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick 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 (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg