Spicy Cinnamon Brownies (recipe)

BROWNIES!
Let's stop and dream for a minute abut a world of chocolatey brownie goodness.

OK...back to reality.
I have sort of been obsessed with playing with spices
and introducing savory elements into sweet dishes.

I made these brownies on Superbowl Sunday and they were a hit. I think I may even like them more than regular brownies!

And, yes...maybe even more than s'mores!

Better yet..this is so simple to do.

I actually used a box mix for these brownies

(I have yet to make brownies from scratch still...shhh...don't tell!)

but of course you can add the spices to a homemade mix! 

If you want even spicier brownies, feel free to increase the "heat."

For us this was just enough of a kick - you can still taste the yummy dark chocolate brownie but get a little surprise from the added spices!

INGREDIENTS
USE YOUR FAVORITE BROWNIE RECIPE, LIKE Nigella's on Food Network

OR
 

1 box of Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix. I used Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix

1/4 Cup Water

1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil

1 egg

1 teaspoon chili powder

3/4 teaspoon red cayenne pepper, ground

1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

1 9 x 9 pan

BAKE IT!

Preheat oven to 325F

Prepare baking pan by spraying with cooking spray.

Prepare mix; place the mix in a bowl.

Add the chili powder, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon to the dry mix and combine thoroughly.

Add the water, vegetable oil, and egg to the mix.

Stir until fully mixed.

Place batter in prepared pan.

Bake for 40-45 minutes.

Cool completely. 
Cut into 2 inch squares and serve.

Of course these are yummy and fun if you bake them in a jar too!
You may want to label your brownies so people know they have a kick! 
 

See how easy that is!?

Whatcha think?
Ready to try some spicy brownies?
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This post is written and created at 504 Main by Holly Lefevre