Chocolate, Chili, and Walnut Brownies

These treats have more flavors than an ordinary brownie--they also offer cinnamon and chili powder in addition to the chocolate.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 Tbsp New Mexican Hatch Chili powder (if necessary, substitute other mild chili powder)
• 2 Tbsp cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler (or microwave) along with 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter. Cool. Cream the remaining stick of butter, the sugar and vanilla with mixer. (Start with slow speed and increase gradually.) Add the chili powder and cinnamon. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each. Grease and lightly flour a 13x9-inch pan. When the chocolate mixture has cooled, add to mixer and blend thoroughly. Mix salt into flour then add to mixture, beating at low speed just until combined. Finally, stir in chopped walnuts. Pour into pan and bake for 25 - 30 minutes. When a toothpick pulls out clean, your brownies are done.

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Notes from the Cook: Try this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and do not be afraid of the chili! It is a delightful blend with chocolate and cinnamon. For the best flavor experience, use New Mexican Hatch chili, grown, harvested and dried in Hatch, New Mexico. This powder is unique because all stems and seeds have been removed, leaving behind a smooth and vibrant flavor.