Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies
A touch of cayenne pepper in these Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies creates a delightfully subtle spiciness.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies
Servings: 9 Brownies
Calories: 341kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum , such as Bob’s Red Mill brand
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 6 ounces good-quality , dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter or dairy-free alternative
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup finely grated piloncillo sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 6 ounces dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips , optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour blend, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- In a large heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, combine chopped chocolate, butter or substitute and vanilla extract. Stir frequently until melted.
- Remove from heat and let the melted chocolate mixture cool slightly.
- Whisk in sugar, then eggs and egg yolk. Fold in flour mixture. Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth top with a spatula.
- Bake for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Sprinkle chocolate chips over brownies and return to oven for 1-2 minutes until chocolate chips have melted. Remove from oven and spread over top until smooth.
- Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, then cut into 9 squares. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 122mg5%
Potassium 128mg4%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 271IU5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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