EASY MEXICAN BROWNIES

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I was hosting a fun Mexican-themed cocktail party and needed a quick dessert. Dressing up an ordinary boxed brownie mix made life easy and delicious! -Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup water

Steps:

Whisk together brownie mix and spices. Transfer mixture to a 1-qt. glass jar. Top with chocolate chips. Cover and store in a cool dry place up to 3 months., To prepare brownies: Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk eggs, oil and water until blended. Gradually add chocolate chips and brownie mix, mixing well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.