Best 8 Tex Mex Brownies Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a unique culinary journey that blends the fiery spirit of Tex-Mex cuisine with the sweet indulgence of classic brownies. In this article, we will embark on a flavor-filled adventure, exploring the world of "Tex Mex Brownies," a delectable treat that seamlessly fuses the vibrant flavors of Mexican spices with the rich, chocolatey goodness of brownies. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to add a twist to your dessert repertoire or a curious foodie seeking new culinary horizons, join us as we delve into the secrets of creating these delectable treats that are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TEX-MEX BROWNIES



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Don't let the ingredients fool you...the pepper goes very well with chocolate. Gives it a good little bite to go along with the sweet.

Provided by F-16 momma

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
  • Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate in small heavy saucepan over low heat.
  • Remove from heat; stir in pepper; cool.
  • Beat eggs in medium bowl until light.
  • Add sugar, beating well.
  • Blend in chocolate mixture.
  • Stir in flour and vanilla.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until firm in center.
  • Remove from oven; sprinkle chocolate chips over top.
  • Let stand until chocolate is melted, then spread evenly over brownies.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

JJ'S MEXICAN BROWNIES



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Provided by Janet Johnston

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups hazelnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons Mexican cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure Mexican vanilla extract
1/3 cup Mexican cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (plus 2 tablespoons when at high altitude)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon table salt, optional
Confectioners' sugar, to garnish

Steps:

  • To add a little kick to these brownies, lightly brown 2 cups hazelnuts in 2 tablespoons peanut oil. Let cool, then remove the skins by rubbing the nuts in between a clean dish towel. In a food processor, pulse the nuts until they are slightly crumbled, then add the cocoa powder and the chili powder and pulse until fully incorporated. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line an 8 by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang to use as handles for removal.
  • Add the butter and chocolate to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, stirring to melt. Once melted and smooth, remove from heat. Whisk in the sugars. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, stirring between additions, then add the vanilla extract.
  • Whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt, if using, in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and stir well.
  • Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the hazelnut mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/2 cup of hazelnut mixture and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the brownies from the oven, and cool to room temperature. Cut into squares and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

MEXICAN BROWNIES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup canola oil, plus 1 tablespoon
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Put a medium glass bowl over a pot of simmering water. Add the chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon canola oil. Stir frequently until the chocolate melts, then remove from the heat and let cool a bit.
  • In a large bowl add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined and the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice and chili powder. Add to the egg mixture and stir well until everything is combined. Add the remaining oil and mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Stir in the melted chocolate and mix well. Pour into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the brownie, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

MEXICAN BROWNIES



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I found this recipe a while ago, but I changed it quite a bit, so here is my version. This type of brownie is not too sweet nor too dense. I would definitely say this is a mature brownie.

Provided by caroliney_

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups unsalted butter
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons ground Mexican cinnamon (canela)
½ teaspoon ground pequin chile pepper
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12x15-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving about 3 inches of paper overhanging 2 sides to use as handles.
  • Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook on Medium until the butter is about half melted, about 1 minute. Mash the butter with sugar until well combined, and stir in eggs one at a time, incorporating each one before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract.
  • Sift the cocoa, flour, cinnamon, pequin pepper, salt, and baking powder into a bowl. Sprinkle in any salt caught in the sifter. Mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture, stirring to blend well, and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan, and use parchment paper handles to remove the brownies for slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 76.4 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

TEX-MEX BURRITOS



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Got a hungry gang? Serve these seriously filling burritos, with beans, meat, potatoes, spirited chiles, and thick salsa topping it all.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 1/4 cups finely chopped peeled potatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
2 fresh or canned jalapeño chiles, seeded, chopped
1 (15-oz.) can spicy chili beans, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
10 (10-inch) spinach or flour tortillas
6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13x-9-inch pan. In large skillet, cook ground beef, potatoes, onion and chiles over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Drain.
  • Add beans, salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture in center of each tortilla. Sprinkle each with heaping 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up each tortilla, enclosing filling; fold ends under. Place seam side down in greased pan; cover with foil.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve burritos with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 815, Carbohydrate 96 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1/5 of Recipe, Sodium 1630 mg, Sugar 5 g

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

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

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.

TEXAS BROWNIES



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Make and share this Texas Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Danielle G.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup water or 1 cup strongly brewed coffee
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 C milk with 2 tsp lemon juice)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar or 3 1/2 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and the sugar.
  • In heavy saucepan, combine butter, shortening, coffee or water and cocoa.
  • Stir and heat to boiling.
  • Pour boiling mixture over the flour and sugar in te bowl.
  • Add the buttermilk, eggs baking soda and vanilla.
  • Mix well, using a wooden spoon or high speed on an electric mixer.
  • Pour into a well buttered 17 1/2 by 11 inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake at 400F for 20 minutes or until brownies are done in the center.
  • While brownies bake, prepare the frosting.
  • In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa and milk.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until frosting is smooth.
  • Pour warm frosting over brownies as soon as you take them out of the oven.
  • Cool.
  • Cut into 48 bars.

TEX-MEX MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Classic macaroni and cheese gets reinvented as a hearty casserole with a layer of ground beef seasoned with peppers, onions and taco seasoning.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (12 oz)
1 lb extra lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped poblano chiles
1 cup chopped red onion
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1 3/4 cups milk
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
5 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (6 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile in 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain, and set aside. Add bell pepper, poblano chiles and onion to Dutch oven; cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions start to soften. Stir in beef, taco seasoning mix and water; heat to simmering. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Transfer to medium bowl; reserve.
  • In 4-cup glass measuring cup, mix milk and cream. Return Dutch oven to low heat; melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in Dutch oven. With whisk, stir in flour and salt until smooth. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; reduce heat to medium. Stir in cheeses. Cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir pasta into cheese sauce. Remove from heat. Pour half of pasta mixture into baking dish. Top with meat mixture, then remaining pasta mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in bread crumbs; toast 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until crumbs are golden brown. Sprinkle over pasta mixture; top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of your brownies. Use a chocolate that is at least 70% cacao content for a rich, intense flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the brownies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached: Overbaking will make the brownies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to set and prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor, gooey texture, and spicy kick, these brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful dessert, give Tex-Mex brownies a try.

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