Mexican Chocolate Brownies

By Hklbrries

Freshly ground pepper and a hint of cinnamon make Mexican Chocolate Brownies a unique taste sensation.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cocoa
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 7 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a small bowl, combine cocoa with butter, stirring until smooth. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar. Stir in cocoa mixture. Blend in eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and pepper. Pour into a lightly-greased 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set.