Aztec Gold Brownies Recipe

Name: Aztec Gold Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated (62% Scharffen Berger chocolate recommended); 1/2 cup salted butter, at room temperature, cut into cubes; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon espresso powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle peppers; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F
2
Line 8-inch glass baking pan with foil, grease and flour.
3
In a glass bowl, melt butter and chocolate in 10 seconds increments. If chocolate is well-grated, this should take about 40 seconds-stir after 30 seconds.
4
Place sugar, cinnamon, espresso powder, and chipotle pepper in a mixing bowl and stir well.
5
Put flour and cocoa in another bowl and mix well.
6
Scrape chocolate into sugar mixture and beat on medium speed about 30 seconds.
7
Scrape sides and bottom of bowl and beat another 20 seconds or so.
8
Add eggs, beat to incorporate, scraping as needed.
9
Add vanilla and stir to incorporate.
10
Add half of flour mixture, and stir on low speed until mostly mixed it.
11
Scrape bowl and add rest of flour, mixing until incorporated.
12
Scrape bowl. Beat on medium high speed for about 45 seconds, or until mixture lightens visibly. This is to incorporate air, which is the only leavening in the batter.
13
Scrape into prepared pan and bake at 325u00b0F for 30-35 minutes.
14
Allow to cool in pan for 15 minutes.
15
Lift out foil and lay on a wire rack and allow to cool completely before cutting.
16
If you cut them too soon, they will be gooey in the middle and crackle too much on the top and fall apart.
17
They should be fudgy in the middle with a bit of a crispy crust on top.
18
Take them over the top by sprinkling with edible gold leaf.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated (62% Scharffen Berger chocolate recommended), 1/2 cup salted butter, at room temperature, cut into cubes, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Aztec Gold 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aztec Gold Brownies

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Variations & substitutions

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