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Mexican Brownies
Decadent Mexican Brownies with a hint of heat to spice things up for Valentine's Day. This simple brownie recipe is loaded with chocolatey goodness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 24 brownies
Calories: 318 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 12 ounces semisweet baking chocolate
- 6 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Topping:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter and baking chocolate together in the microwave or over a double-boiler. Allow to cool. Whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla together. Then once the chocolate has cooled a little, whisk the egg mixture and chocolate together.
- Stir in the flour, coffee granules, salt, cinnamon and cayenne. Once the batter is well combined, add the chocolate chips. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the batter into the dish and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Test the brownies with a toothpick—if it comes out mostly clean, take them out of the oven. The brownies continue to cook a little as they're cooling, but you don’t want them to be overcooked. Allow the brownies to cool completely. Cut into 24 squares. Clean the knife with a paper towel in between cuts to insure the edges are smooth.
- Mix 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper together. Using a sifter or small sieve, dust the brownies while they are still in the pan. Then carefully remove them with a spatula.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
126mg
(5%)
Potassium
203mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
460IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.