{"id":33515,"date":"2025-09-21T01:03:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T18:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=33515"},"modified":"2025-09-21T01:03:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T18:03:46","slug":"spiced-hot-chocolate-brownies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/spiced-hot-chocolate-brownies\/","title":{"rendered":"Spiced Hot Chocolate Brownies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/spiced-hot-chocolate-brownies\/2\/\"><strong>JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spiced-Hot-Chocolate-Brownies.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spiced-Hot-Chocolate-Brownies.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spiced-Hot-Chocolate-Brownies-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spiced-Hot-Chocolate-Brownies-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexican hot chocolate brings a unique flavor \u2013 rich chocolate, a hint of sweetness, and those comforting spices. These brownies capture that essence with an extra touch. When you sink your teeth into one, you&#8217;ll taste the dense edge, the fudgy center, and that mouthwatering smoked frosting on top. While we have amazing classic brownies, this recipe is for those special moments \u2013 a standout dessert that truly feels extraordinary. It could be your new birthday treat or the star of your dinner party, especially delightful with a cup of hot chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Chocolate:<\/strong><br>Loads of chocolate make these brownies rich and indulgent. Use bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, so it melts perfectly with the butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Milk Powder:<\/strong><br>Milk powder adds a creamy texture to cookies and brownies, giving them that irresistible fudginess. It&#8217;s a pantry staple that lasts a long time and can save you from a coffee crisis when you&#8217;re out of milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Spices:<\/strong><br>The spices are what make these brownies special. Not a fan of cayenne? No problem, you can skip it (you can do the same for other spices too).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Checking Doneness:<\/strong><br>Unlike other baked goods, brownies aren&#8217;t done when the tester comes out clean. They&#8217;re ready when the center is firm and the tester comes out with a few crumbs \u2013 that&#8217;s the fudgy goodness you want!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 33517-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Spiced Hot Chocolate Brownies<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<ul><li>1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan<\/li><li>1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li><li>2\/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder<\/li><li>1\/4 cup whole milk powder<\/li><li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li><li>1 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper<\/li><li>12 oz bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped (about 2 cups))<\/li><li>1 cup granulated sugar<\/li><li>1\/2 cup packed light brown sugar<\/li><li>4 large eggs (room temperature)<\/li><li>2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Frosting:**<\/h4><ul><li>4 cups confectioners\u2019 sugar<\/li><li>1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened<\/li><li>1\/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder<\/li><li>1\/3 cup heavy cream<\/li><li>1 teaspoon smoked paprika (plus more for dusting)<\/li><li>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<ol><li>Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F. Grease a 13&#8243; x 9&#8243; metal baking pan with butter and line with parchment. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, milk powder, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne in a bowl.<\/li><li>Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and add chocolate, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until glossy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Fold in chocolate mixture into flour mixture.<\/li><li>Bake until a tester comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in pan before transferring to a wire rack.<\/li><li>For the frosting, beat confectioners\u2019 sugar, butter, cocoa powder, cream, paprika, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Spread over brownies and sprinkle with paprika. Enjoy!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Dessert<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 33517-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Spiced Hot Chocolate Brownies<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<ul><li>1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan<\/li><li>1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li><li>2\/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder<\/li><li>1\/4 cup whole milk powder<\/li><li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li><li>1 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper<\/li><li>12 oz bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped (about 2 cups))<\/li><li>1 cup granulated sugar<\/li><li>1\/2 cup packed light brown sugar<\/li><li>4 large eggs (room temperature)<\/li><li>2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Frosting:**<\/h4><ul><li>4 cups confectioners\u2019 sugar<\/li><li>1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened<\/li><li>1\/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder<\/li><li>1\/3 cup heavy cream<\/li><li>1 teaspoon smoked paprika (plus more for dusting)<\/li><li>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<ol><li>Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F. Grease a 13&#8243; x 9&#8243; metal baking pan with butter and line with parchment. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, milk powder, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne in a bowl.<\/li><li>Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and add chocolate, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until glossy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Fold in chocolate mixture into flour mixture.<\/li><li>Bake until a tester comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in pan before transferring to a wire rack.<\/li><li>For the frosting, beat confectioners\u2019 sugar, butter, cocoa powder, cream, paprika, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Spread over brownies and sprinkle with paprika. Enjoy!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Dessert<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mexican hot chocolate brings a unique flavor \u2013 rich chocolate, a hint of sweetness, and those comforting spices. These brownies capture that essence with an extra touch. When you sink your teeth into one, you&#8217;ll taste the dense edge, the fudgy center, and that mouthwatering smoked frosting on top. 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