Ancho Chili Brownies Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Ancho Chili Brownies! A rich, fudgy brownie base gets a surprising and delicious upgrade with the smoky warmth of ancho chili powder. This recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, creating an unforgettable treat for chocolate lovers with a taste for adventure. Note: Use only ancho chili powder for its unique smoky, slightly spicy flavor.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 453.9 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ancho Chili Brownies

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Ancho Chili Brownies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a square 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate together. Stir until smooth.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the melted chocolate mixture. Beat until well combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and ancho chili powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

154g

Fat

59g

Carbs

18g

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