Description
Spicy Mexican Brownies deliver a delectable fusion of rich chocolate and fiery chili peppers, creating a dessert that dances between sweet indulgence and bold warmth. Chocolate lovers will savor this zesty twist on a classic treat that brings passionate Mexican flavors directly to their plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Fat and Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick/113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste, start with 1/8 teaspoon for milder heat)
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, ensuring edges are covered for easy removal.
- Melt butter in a spacious mixing bowl, then whisk sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly glossy.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, stirring vigorously until the liquid blend appears uniform and slightly frothy.
- Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper directly into the wet ingredients, gently folding until ingredients are just combined without overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the batter, distributing them evenly to ensure consistent flavor in every bite.
- Transfer the rich, speckled batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it into an even layer that reaches all corners.
- Place in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 22-26 minutes, watching for edges that slightly pull away from the pan and a toothpick that emerges with a few tender crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, which helps them set and develop a more intense flavor profile.
- Once cooled, lift the brownies out using parchment edges, slice into square portions, and optionally dust with a delicate veil of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control spice level, starting with a pinch for mild heat or increasing for bold flavor.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend to make brownies suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Use dark chocolate chips for deeper, richer chocolate taste and potential antioxidant benefits.
- Line pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting of brownies, preventing stuck edges and crumbling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg