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Homemade Habanero Brownies

A sweet-heat treat -- spicy rich brownies perfectly balanced with a citrus cream cheese frosting

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Time:

Hands On: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Servings:

Makes 9 servings (1 piece each)
Ingredients
    Brownies
  •   PAM® Baking Spray
  • 4 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 cup Blue Bonnet®-stick (1 cup = 2 sticks)
  • 1 teaspoon Gebhardt® Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon habanero chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup Eagle Mills® All-Purpose Unbleached Flour with Ultragrain®
    Frosting
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (1/2 of 8 oz pkg)
  • 6 tablespoons Blue Bonnet®-stick, melted
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
  1. Make Brownies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x8-inch baking pan with baking spray; set aside. Place chocolate and Blue Bonnet in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH about 1-1/2 minutes or until melted. Add chili powder, habanero powder, peel and concentrate. Blend well; set aside.
  2. Place sugar and eggs in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium-high 1 minute or until light colored. Gradually add flour while mixing on low just until incorporated. Add chocolate mixture; mix until well blended.
  3. Spread batter evenly into baking pan. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean when inserted in center. Cool on wire rack completely before frosting.
  4. Make Frosting: Place cream cheese, Blue Bonnet and concentrate in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium-high 2 minutes or until creamy and smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until creamy and smooth. Frost cooled brownies. Garnish with additional grated orange peel, if desired.

Cook's Tips
If Gebhardt® Chili Powder is not available in your area, both it and the habanero chili powder can be purchased on-line. Try sources such as amazon.com (gourmet foods) or purespice.com

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Nutrition Facts

Amount per Serving
Calories
575
% Daily Value*
Total fat
51%
33 g
Saturated fat
55%
11 g
Cholesterol
36%
108 MG
Sodium
16%
384 MG
Carbohydrate
23%
69 g
Dietary fiber
13%
3 g
Sugars
5%
54 g
Protein
14%
7 g
Vitamin A
20%
Vitamin C
5%
Calcium
4%
Iron
16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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