Cao Chocolates - Miami Bean To Bar Chocolates Blog

Spicy Cao Chocolates Brownies Ingredients: 1 stick butter 1 cup dark chocolate 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan. In a large saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar and brown sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add flour, salt, chipotle powder, sesame seeds and cinnamon. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook. Let it cool and cut in pieces. Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream. Enjoy!

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