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    Home » Recipes » Brownies

    Mexican Spiced Brownies

    Published: Apr 29, 2015 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Mexican Spiced Brownies
    Mexican Spiced Brownies

    These Mexican Spiced Chocolate Brownies are so delish, with a hint of spicy heat and cinnamon flavors! They are so perfect for Cinco de Mayo!  OOoohhhhHHHhh! Spicy! Chocolate! Cinnamon! This combo is definitely gonna get you HOT!

    Mexican Spiced Brownies

    I have no will-power.  Chocolate 'things' tempt me.  So, when chocolate is involved, I'm not going to say nooooo!  Chocoholics can't say no!  Or at least I can't! That's why I can't quit these sinfully, rich, spiced brownies in front of my face.

    These brownies are laced with just the right balance of cinnamon and a secret ingredient, Chili Powder! 

    I know chili powder and chocolate sound like a weird combination, but then, add in some cinnamon, and o boy...this killer combination just puts these babies over the top!  They really are quite delightful and I was pleasantly surprised!   I want to keep eating them, even when I'm not eating them, because I obsess about chocolatey 'things'.

    Mexican Spiced Brownies

    These brownies do not require frosting, they are just as moist and flavorful without.  It's just your own personal preference. Making these again on Cinco de Mayo coming up, no frosting and maybe with some mini chocolate chips!

    Definitely add the sprinkles!  We're celebratin' Cinco de Mayo! (Pssstt...You might want to do the same, you know, make this recipe!)

    Ingredients You Need

    Mexican Spiced Brownies

    • unsalted butter 
    • granulated sugar
    • eggs
    • vanilla extract
    • unsweetened cocoa powder
    • all-purpose flour
    • cinnamon
    • chili powder
    • salt
    • baking powder

    Milk Chocolate Frosting

    • unsalted butter 
    • milk chocolate 
    • vanilla extract
    • confectioners' sugar
    • milk or buttermilk
    • Chili Powder & Cinnamon to sprinkle on top

    How to Make Mexican Brownies Recipe

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Press the paper into the corners of the pan and lightly grease the paper with butter.
    • In a microwavable bowl, melt the 2 sticks of butter in microwave and let cool slightly.
    • Add the sugar, eggs and vanilla to the butter and mix until well blended with a whisk or spoon.
    • Add the flour, cocoa cinnamon, chili powder, baking powder and salt and whisk or stir until smooth.
    • Pour and spread the batter in the baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out fudgy, 20 to 25 minutes.
    • Cool brownies in pan on a wire rack, then use the parchment paper to lift out the brownies. Cut and serve.

    Chocolate Frosting

    • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until fluffy.
    • Add the melted chocolate and vanilla and continue beating until well combined.
    • Add confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons buttermilk and continue beating until smooth and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes. Add more buttermilk if necessary.

    Mexican Spiced Brownies

    These brownies will rock, whether it's Cinco de Mayo or just for a different chocolate brownie flavor!  Enjoy and here's the recipe!

    More Cinco De Mayo Treats!

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    • Nutella Stuffed Churro Donut Poppers
    • Key Lime Cheesecake Pie
    • Strawberry Lime Margarita Jello Shots
    • Frozen Key Lime Cream Pie
    • Pineapple Express Margarita
    Mexican Spiced Brownies

    Mexican Spiced Brownies

    Kim Lange
    Spicy! Chocolate! Cinnamon! This combo is definitely gonna get you HOT!   These Mexican chocolate Brownies are so delish, with a hint of spicy heat and cinnamon! They are perfect for Cinco de Mayo!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 18 Servings
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    Ingredients
      

    Mexican Spiced Brownies

    • 2 sticks unsalted butter
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ to â…“ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder

    Milk Chocolate Buttermilk Frosting

    • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
    • 2 ounces milk chocolate melted
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk or buttermilk
    • Optional: Chili Powder & Cinnamon to sprinkle on top

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Press the paper into the corners of the pan and lightly grease the paper with butter.
    • In a microwavable bowl, melt the 2 sticks of butter in microwave and let cool slightly.
    • Add the sugar, eggs and vanilla to the butter and mix until well blended with a whisk or spoon.
    • Add the flour, cocoa cinnamon, chili powder, baking powder and salt and whisk or stir until smooth.
    • Pour and spread the batter in the baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out fudgy, 20 to 25 minutes.
    • Cool brownies in pan on a wire rack, then use the parchment paper to lift out the brownies. Cut and serve.

    Chocolate Frosting

    • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until fluffy.
    • Add the melted chocolate and vanilla and continue beating until well combined.
    • Add confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons buttermilk and continue beating until smoth and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes. Add more buttermilk if necessary.
    Keyword brownies, chili powder, chocolate, cinnamon, frosting, Mexican, milk chocolate
    Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!

    This 5 star recipe is adapted from Aaron Sanchez's Mexican Brownies.

     

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    About Kim Lange

    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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    1. Aformations.Com says

      April 28, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Serve your guests with these fudge brownies that are made with chocolate – a tasty Mexican dessert. MORE+ LESS-

    2. Kim Lange says

      May 05, 2019 at 8:13 pm

      Great to hear! Thank you so much and Happy Cinco de Mayo!

    3. msmayf says

      May 05, 2019 at 7:38 pm

      I just made a batch for Cinco de Mayo and have to say the flavor combos in these are amazing! You taste that hint of chili powder and cinnamon and immediately anticipate the heat, but then the creamy butter in the frosting calms it down and leaves you with a ton of flavor and just a touch of heat. Delicioso!

    4. ChocolaTess says

      May 06, 2017 at 7:43 am

      Can we ever have enough chocolate? I think not!! Kelly I saw your spicy chocolate cookies, those were to die for too!! 🙂

    5. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

      May 06, 2017 at 12:25 am

      Yum!! Spicy brownies frosted in even more chocolate?! Yes! My perfect kind of dessert! Xoxo 🙂

    6. ChocolaTess says

      May 06, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you Lorelai! I am always happy to drop by and share and take in all the creative ideas! Thanks so much for stopping by.

    7. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says

      May 06, 2015 at 2:00 am

      Oooh, this sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty - we hope to see you again next week. 🙂

      ~Lorelai
      Life With Lorelai

    8. ChocolaTess says

      May 01, 2015 at 5:23 pm

      Thank you Amanda!

    9. ChocolaTess says

      May 01, 2015 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks Teresa, you will enjoy it! 🙂

    10. Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says

      April 30, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Ohhhh man, I'm drooling here!! Those look fantastic 😀

    11. Teresa says

      April 29, 2015 at 10:42 pm

      Yes, yes, yes! These look so marvelous, Kim. I've been wanting a good chocolate cake or brownie recipe with chili powder to give it some kick. I think I've found it with this one! Yum.

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