JesseEatzA rich, decadent chocolate brownie with a subtle kick of cayenne pepper and a hint of cinnamon, finished with flaky sea salt.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla, beating until the mixture is smooth and slightly lightened in color.
Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined—do not overmix.
Overmixing leads to cakey brownies; we want these fudgy!
Fold in the dark chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 20-25 minutes. The edges should be set, but a toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let them cool completely in the pan before slicing.
The key to this dessert is the balance of heat and sweet. The cayenne is subtle but lingers, while the sea salt makes the chocolate pop. Don't overmix the batter if you want that fudgy, dense texture. Fantastic for a late-night treat!
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