Description
Mexican brownies offer a delightful twist on the traditional treat, blending rich chocolate with warm spices like cinnamon and a touch of chili powder. These fudgy brownies are not only easy to make but also promise to surprise your taste buds with their unique flavor profile. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, they provide an unforgettable dessert experience that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
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 bowl, melt the butter and mix in both sugars until well combined.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chili powder.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg