Cinco De Mayo Special Rich & Fudgy Cinnamon Chilli Brownies Recipe
Chilli Brownies
50 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Cinnamon Chilli Brownies bring together deep cocoa richness with a gentle layer of spice that builds as you taste. Around Cinco De Mayo, this fudgy brownie recipe often finds its place beside bold dishes, offering contrast through sweetness balanced with warmth from cinnamon and chilli.
The idea of pairing chocolate with spice comes from traditional Mexican flavour combinations where cocoa and chilli share the same space. This version keeps that influence subtle, allowing the brownies to stay approachable while still carrying a distinct edge.
Once baked, the texture stays soft in the centre with slightly crisp edges. Served warm or at room temperature, these brownies hold flavour well, making them suitable for gatherings where desserts need to be made ahead without losing quality.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
140 gDark baking chocolate (broken into pieces)
⅝ cupUnsalted butter
1 tablespoonGuajillo chilli powder
1 teaspoonGround cinnamon
1 teaspoonSalt
1 3/4 cupsSugar
3 largeEggs
1 1/4 cupsAll-purpose flour
1 cupSemi-sweet chocolate chips