Aaron Sanchez's Mexican Brownies Recipe

Name: Aaron Sanchez's Mexican Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks unsalted butter, plus more for greasing; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2/3 cup good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground Mexican cinnamon (canela); 1/4 teaspoon pequin chili powder or cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Servings: persons

2 sticks unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground Mexican cinnamon (canela)
1/4 teaspoon pequin chili powder or cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
3
Press the paper into the corners of the pan and lightly grease the paper with butter.
4
Melt the 2 sticks of butter in a nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat; do not boil.
5
Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
6
Add the sugar, eggs and vanilla to the saucepan and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
7
Add the cocoa, flour, cinnamon, chili powder, salt and baking powder and mix until smooth.
8
Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out fudgy, 20 to 25 minutes.
9
Cool in the pan on a rack, then use the parchment paper to lift out the brownies before slicing.
10
Photograph by Kate Sears

1088

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks unsalted butter, plus more for greasing, 2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Aaron Sanchez's Mexican Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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