Mexican Chocolate Brownies
a sweet treat recipe
For as long as she can remember, Kelly Ryan has loved to bake up treats to share with loved ones. Her love of baking comes from her mother and grandmother, both talented home cooks. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Kelly worked at America’s Test Kitchen for a few years before venturing off to do food photography and recipe development full-time. Her blog, Butter & Thyme, focuses on elevated nostalgic comfort food recipes. Find more of Kelly’s recipes at
butterandthyme.com.
Chocolate + chilis are a classic flavor combination commonly paired in Mexican cuisine. These fudgy chocolate brownies are flavored with cinnamon and chili powder for just a hint of spice and a uniquely delicious flavor.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 10 M
TIME (INACTIVE) | 26 M
TOTAL | 36 M
9 SERVINGS
| 1 brownie
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
8X8
Combine the butter and bittersweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth. (Alternatively, heat chocolate and butter in a double boiler until melted and smooth).
In a large bowl, combine sugar and eggs and whisk very well to combine. Then add the chile powder, cayenne, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, and mix to combine.
Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the large bowl while whisking and continue to whisk until smooth. Finally, fold in the cocoa powder and flour with a rubber spatula and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into an 8x8 baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F for 26-28 minutes. Sprinkle with fleur de sel, slice, and serve.
5 days
Slightly underbake the brownies for an extra fudgy texture.
powder
Powdered dried guajillo chiles have layered flavor notes that add complexity to dishes without overpowering them. This chile's powder is sweet and fruity with a mild heat. Used frequently with ancho and pasilla chiles in Mexican cooking.
0.35 oz - PORTION$0.75
2 oz - JAR$6
2 oz - REFILL$5
8 oz - REFILL$14
ground
Ground cayenne is bright orange in color with a strong lingering heat and a pungent aroma and flavor. Our cayenne is not too hot for everyday use.
0.35 oz - PORTION$0.75
2 oz - JAR$6
2 oz - REFILL$5
8 oz - REFILL$14
cassia
ground
Ground cassia cinnamon's spicy, warm flavor and aroma star in many homespun fall and winter recipes. Cassia is dominant variety of cinnamon in America.
0.28 oz - PORTION$0.75
2 oz - JAR$8
2 oz - REFILL$7
8 oz - REFILL$24
high fat (20-22%)
powder
Unsweetened and high in fat this luxury natural cacao powder will yield rich chocolatey flavor in baked goods.
0.25 oz - PORTION$0.75
1.5 oz - JAR$4
1.5 oz - JAR$4
1.5 oz - REFILL$3
1.5 oz - REFILL (5 PACK)$13
6 oz - REFILL$10
gourmet sea salt
flakes
This gourmet artisanal finishing salt is harvested by hand from the coast of France. This bright white treasure is comprised of snow-like crystals and has a slight hint of violets. Use only a pinch of this to enhance dishes just before serving.
0.49 oz - PORTION$0.75
3 oz - JAR$7
3 oz - REFILL$6
16 oz - REFILL$29
