Shortcut Mexican Brownies Recipe

Spice up your next potluck with these decadent Mexican Chocolate Brownies! Perfect for a Mexican-themed party or a quick weeknight treat, this recipe uses a mini muffin tin for perfectly portioned individual brownies. Ready in under 30 minutes, these fudgy brownies are infused with the rich warmth of Mexican chocolate – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 85.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shortcut Mexican Brownies

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How to Make Shortcut Mexican Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a mini muffin pan (or line with paper liners).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
  3. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and Mexican chocolate. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans (optional).
  5. Fill the mini muffin cups about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Let the brownies cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra touch of decadence.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

4g

Carbs

3g