Mexican Brownies That Taste Like Abuela’s Secret Recipe
These rich and fudgy Mexican brownies are spiced with cinnamon and cayenne for a bold twist on a classic dessert. Perfectly balanced and family-approved.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray or oil, for greasing pan
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray the inside of an 8-inch square pan with nonstick spray or oil. Line with parchment, then grease again.
2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne.
3. Melt butter and chocolate chips in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth.
4. Remove from heat. Add both sugars and vanilla. Stir to combine.
5. Add eggs and yolk. Stir until smooth.
6. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
7. Pour into prepared pan and bake 32–36 minutes until center is firm.
8. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cool in pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
This recipe makes 16 small or 9 regular-sized brownies.
Cayenne adds gentle heat—reduce or omit if preferred.
Use a warm knife for cleaner cuts.
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