How to Make Mexican Brownies - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to desserts, brownies are a classic favorite for many. The moist, fudgy texture combined with the rich chocolate flavor makes them a go-to treat for any occasion. However, if you're looking to spice up your brownie game, why not try adding a Mexican twist to this beloved dessert? Mexican brownies are a delicious and unique take on the traditional brownie, combining the flavors of chocolate with hints of cinnamon and a kick of heat from cayenne pepper.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons ground Mexican cinnamon (canela)
  • ½ teaspoon ground pequin chile pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 brownies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12x15-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving about 3 inches of paper overhanging 2 sides to use as handles.
  • Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook on Medium until the butter is about half melted, about 1 minute. Mash the butter with sugar until well combined, and stir in eggs one at a time, incorporating each one before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract.
  • Sift the cocoa, flour, cinnamon, pequin pepper, salt, and baking powder into a bowl. Sprinkle in any salt caught in the sifter. Mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture, stirring to blend well, and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan, and use parchment paper handles to remove the brownies for slicing.
  • Nutrition

    206 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 76mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 79mg

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