Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies!

These Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies are sweet, fudgy, a little spicy and definitely decadent!

Cinqo de Mayo is only days away and I have already planned my fiesta! I am starting off with my delicious Prickly Pear Margaritas followed by a Layered Taco Pie. Dessert though is the ultimate end to any meal and I have come up with a decadent one!

Years ago, I tried my hand at making fried ice cream and it turned out to be nothing but a big melty mess. Needless to say, I have not tried that again! I thought serving a Margarita Granita (but we are already drinking margarita’s so that didn’t make sense)or a Boozy Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate, but when I developed this recipe the day was cold and I was craving something warm and gooey.

Have you ever had a cup of a Mexican Hot Chocolate? It is a bit different from the cocoa most of us are used to drinking, but it is also really delicious. I keep jars of Mexican spices on my hot chocolate bar during the winter for anyone wanting that add some spicy warmth to their drink.

These brownies are seriously addicting. Spices such as cinnamon and cayenne pepper added to the sweet chocolate base along with a bit of espresso, create a unique flavor. Don’t worry they are not “hot”. I would describe it more like a hint of warmth in the back of your throat. The added earthiness though does lend itself to turning these incredible Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies into a sundae!

The Method Of Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies

ingredients:

boxed brownie mix (along with ingredients needed to make it)
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
topping: Habanero Salt

Directions:

This is so super easy. Follow the directions on the box of brownie mix. Add in the espresso, cinnamon and cayenne. Thoroughly combine. Spread into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle as much Habanero Salt over the top as you wish. Bake according to the box. Cool or serve warm.