Smoky Chipotle Chocolate Brownies
Decadent, fudgy chocolate brownies with a smoky chipotle twist. A rich, spicy-sweet dessert that’s anything but ordinary!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Baking Pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 4 eggs large
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk together the butter and both sugars until glossy.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, chipotle powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips if using, and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
Start with 1/2 tsp chipotle for mild spice. For a more intense kick, go up to 1 tsp. These freeze beautifully!