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Mexican Brownies
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Mexican Brownies

Cayenne pepper oomph makes a bold dessert
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Keyword Cayenne Pepper
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 18 servings
Calories 112kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to heat preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
  • Grease pan (9" x 13").
  • Melt the butter in a non-stick saucepan using low to medium-low heat. Do not boil.
  • Remove butter from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
  • Add eggs and sugar to the butter in sauce pan and stir until the mix is creamy.
  • Stir in cayenne pepper powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until mix is smooth.
  • Slowly pour mix into greased pan making sure the it is evenly distributed.
  • Place pan in oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  • After cooking, let brownies rest and cool for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.5mg