CHIPOTLE BROWNIE SNOWFLAKES

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Inspired by delicate snowflakes dancing in the air, I created these deliciously snowflake brownies with a smoky bite. I make these quite often, especially when we are expecting company. Everyone loves the flavor, and I usually make more than one batch since they go quickly.-Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 3/4 cup butter, softened, divided
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside., In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, chipotle pepper, cinnamon, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds and chocolate chips. , Spread in prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , Using foil, lift brownies out of pan. Cut with a 3-in. snowflake-shaped cookie cutter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.