Southwest "Dug-Up" Brownies Recipe

Name: Southwest "Dug-Up" Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces unsalted butter, plus more for greasing; 6 ounces dark chocolate; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and minced; 1 pound confectioners' sugar; 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 7 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup boiling water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Caramelized cacao nibs, for garnish

Servings: persons

8 ounces unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
6 ounces dark chocolate
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and minced
1 pound confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramelized cacao nibs, for garnish

1
For the brownies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper.
2
Place the butter and chocolate in a medium, non-reactive metal bowl and set over simmering water.
3
Stir occasionally and whisk in the cocoa powder, chile powder, cinnamon and chipotle powder until smooth, then set aside.
4
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs for about 30 seconds.
5
Add the warm chocolate mixture to the sugar mixture and then mix in the flour just until combined, to avoid over-mixing.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and cook for 35 minutes.
7
Cool the brownies for at least 1 hour before frosting.
8
For the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, butter, boiling water, salt and vanilla extract.
9
Beat on low speed for 1 minute, then beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
10
Frost the brownies, then sprinkle some caramelized cacao nibs on top to garnish.
11
Cut into 1-inch squares and serve.

1983

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

232

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces unsalted butter, plus more for greasing, 6 ounces dark chocolate, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 3/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder, and more.

Yes, Southwest "Dug-Up" 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.

Southwest "Dug-Up" Brownies

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