A Grown-Up Brownie (Mexican Brownies)
Andrea Potischman
May 1, 2017
[Updated Recipe] Almost no one turns down a brownie. Honestly, why would they? Brownies are a delicious, easy-to-eat, simple pleasure. Limitless variations of this classic treat exist: from dense, gooey, fudge-like squares, to light, cake-like frosted treats. Although the brownie supposedly was created in 1893 by The Palmer House Hotel, the first well-known brownie recipe did not appear until the 1896 version of the well-known Boston Cooking-School Cook Book, by Fannie Farmer. With Americans’ love of sweets, brownies did not take long to become a popular favorite for everything from lunchbox treats to restaurant dessert menus.
Mexican brownies are a whole new wonderful type of brownie. Mexican brownies were invented by Chef Maria Gonzalez in the vibrant kitchens of Mexico City. This style of brownie elevates the ordinary with the richness of cinnamon and a touch of cayenne pepper. The blend of sweet and spicy transports your palate to new heights. These delectable chocolatey delights gained popularity in the early 2000s, captivating dessert enthusiasts worldwide but I have been making them for decades.
Embrace the cultural fusion and savor the of flavors that make Mexican brownies an irresistible and timeless indulgence. Serve with a generous scoop of your favorite flavor of ice cream, and you have a fantastic dessert that’s guaranteed to please guests of all ages.
Mexican Brownies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, lightly oil, and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper and mix well to blend.
- In a small size microwave-safe bowl add the butter and chocolate chips and heat in 20-second increments until melted. Pour the chocolate into a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract and mix well to incorporate. Add the eggs and egg yolk. Stir until well combined.
- Using a large rubber spatula, gently fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Try not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, place in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan. Once cool, transfer the brownies to a cutting board slice them into squares.
Oh my goodness,I cannot wait to try these!