Flourless Mexican Brownies

Name: Flourless Mexican Brownies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 9 brownies
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch process); 1/2 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon (if you use regular cinnamon, reduce amount to 1/4 teaspoon); 1 pinch ground red pepper; 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted); 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Mexican vanilla is ideal if you can find it)

April 24, 2017 By Katie Moseman 31 Comments

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My flourless Mexican brownies are thick, rich, and flavored with real Mexican vanilla, Ceylon cinnamon, and a subtle hint of spiciness.

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Brownies mean a lot to me.

When I first began this food blog, I titled it “The Perfect Brownie,” in honor of my search for the perfect brownie recipe. I must have tried dozens of brownie recipes back in those days!

Even after my cooking skills improved enough to branch out to all kinds of recipes, I still come back to baking brownies. It’s like chocolate-flavored meditation.

I start out by brainstorming. For me, brainstorming works best with a cup of coffee. All those happy flavors get my mind into gear. Previous to this brainstorming session, I picked up a bag of Dunkin’ Donuts® coffee at my local Publix.

I like to buy whole bean coffee so that I can grind it to my liking at home, but Dunkin’ Donuts coffee also comes pre-ground and in K-Cups if you prefer it that way.

The classic “Original” flavor is my favorite. You can also find Dunkin’ Donuts coffee in different roasts (everything from Decaf to Dark), wild flavors (like Blueberry Muffin or Vanilla Cupcake), and even seasonal flavors like Coconut or S’mores!

Once I have my cup of coffee, I sit down with my little yellow notepad. Yes, a real paper notepad!

I’m a big believer in jotting things down by hand.

First, I take a few quick notes on my recipe goals. This might include flavors or methods that I want to use.

If I need guidance, I’ll have another sip of coffee and do a little research on my laptop. Since I wanted to incorporate the ancient flavors of Mexican chocolate into a brownie recipe, I needed to get accurate information.

I found out that the ancient Aztecs (who lived in what is now called Mexico) had many different recipes for chocolate. These chocolate recipes included an assortment of medicinal herbs and spices that you might not necessarily associate with chocolate.

I managed to narrow down my potential ingredient list to some of the most common additions:

A spice that is a relative of the black pepper plant
A particular type of cinnamon
Flavoring from the vanilla bean pod
A type of red pepper

These days, Mexican chocolate is also sweetened with cane sugar or brown sugar.

With one last, delicious sip of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, I decided to cherry pick the best of the old and the new by combining real Mexican vanilla, canela (Ceylon cinnamon), brown sugar, and a tiny hint of of red pepper to create these Mexican brownies.

Fueled by coffee, it was a snap to throw together these Mexican brownies. By the time they had cooled, I was even ready for a second cup. Blissed out by the baking process and invigorated by the coffee, it was lovely to just relax and enjoy these rich brownies with powerful cocoa kick and a touch of spice.

Now that you have my flourless Mexican brownies recipe, you can take advantage of $1.00 off any ONE (1) Dunkin’ Donuts varieties now through 5/6/17 at your local Publix, while supplies last. Get your own coffee and pair it with these brownies for a real treat!

Who knows what brainstorm it will inspire?

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