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Cinnamon Chilli Brownies
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Govind Kaushik
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Cinco De Mayo Special Rich & Fudgy Cinnamon
Chilli Brownies
Recipe

50 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
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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

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prep pan

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a square baking pan. Make sure the pan is evenly coated so the brownies release cleanly after baking without breaking the edges.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prep pan
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Melt base
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Mix sugar
4 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Build batter
6 Minutes

FAQs

They include cinnamon and chilli powder, which add a mild heat and layered flavour without overpowering the chocolate base.