Description
Entice your taste buds with these Mexican brownies that blend rich chocolate with warm spices and a hint of heat. Each fudgy bite offers a delightful twist on traditional brownies, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Impress family and friends as they savor the unique flavors, making these brownies a must-have dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp Mexican vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional; walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne.
- In another bowl, melt butter and let cool slightly. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- If using, gently fold in chopped nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For deeper flavors, replace regular chocolate with dark chocolate. Adjust sugar levels based on your sweetness preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.