Gluten Free Mexican Chocolate Brownies {Dairy Free}
These Mexican chocolate brownies are seriously the bees knees! They’re perfectly fudgy, not overly sweet and the spices add so much flavor. Not only are they delicious but they are so easy to make, I’ll bet you already have all the ingredients in your kitchen.
I remember the first time I had a Mexican hot chocolate and thinking to myself “Why isn’t all chocolate like this?” Since then I’ve changed lots of classic chocolate recipes to make them Mexican chocolate with great success. If you haven’t tried Mexican chocolate before then you’re in for a big surprise!
These days there are some decent gluten free brownie mixes but we all know the mixes never compare to homemade. Knowing you put in the extra effort to make them yourself will surly impress your family and friends. Got kids with a gluten sensitivity? Send these to their next event and nobody will ever suspect they are gluten free.
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Are These Brownies Spicy?
Personally I am kind of a baby when it comes to spicy food so I made this recipe lighter on heat. That being said you have the option of using either chili powder or cayenne in this recipe. The chili powder is more mild vs the cayenne is definitely more spicy. Adjust the spice level and try the batter before it goes into the pan to make sure it’s to your liking.
Are These Brownies Allergen Friendly?
Absolutely! They are gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. They can easily be made corn free depending on the flour blend you use. For this recipe I used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 four but any rice based gluten free flour will do the trick here. By using oil instead of butter these brownies are a great dairy free treat. If you aren’t dairy free and want a more rich flavor feel free to replace the oil with melted unsalted butter.
Gluten Free Brownie Ingredients
- Gluten Free Flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1)
- Eggs
- Cocoa Powder (natural or dutch precessed)
- Vegetable Oil
- White Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
What is Mexican Chocolate Anyway?
The main distinction that classifies something as “Mexican” chocolate is the spices. In many recipes you’ll see people adding just cayenne or chillin powder but I like adding cinnamon and nutmeg as well. These extra spices add more warmth and make the taste more well rounded. In these brownies you get the perfect mixture of chocolate and spices to give you the most authentic Mexican flavor.
Why Use A Brownie Pan?
I like using a brownie pan like this one because each brownie is the perfect size and they tend to cook faster and more evenly. Grease the pan and lay strips of parchment paper as seen below to help get them out after they are baked. You should cook them for 20 minutes and test them with a toothpick, if they are still too gooey add 5 more minutes and test them again.
What Other Variations Can I Make?
There are a lot of different add-ins and other types of brownies you can make using this recipe as a base. Some add-in options include chopped walnuts or any other nuts, chocolate chips, different spices, and extracts like orange or mint extract. Check out our other brownie recipes and make it your own!
Dark Chocolate Stout Brownies
These dark chocolate brownies are infused with a local Colorado gluten free dark stout beer. The beer really brings out the chocolaty taste and adds a great flavor without being too boozy. Bring this over to your next get together, they will be sure to impress!
Super Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies
These gluten free brownies are seriously the bees knees! They’re perfectly fudgy, not overly sweet and so much better than the box mixes. Not only are they delicious but they are so easy to make, I’ll bet you already have all the ingredients in your kitchen.
These are just a couple different variations on this classic recipe. If you want to put your own spin on them let us know in the comments what you did to make them your own!
Gluten Free Mexican Chocolate Brownies {Dairy Free}
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Rubber Spatula
- 1 9" x 13" Baking Dish or brownie pan (see notes)
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup Gluten Free Flour
- 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (natural or dutch processed)
- ⅔ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 ⅓ cups White Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (Optional)
- ¾ cup Chopped Walnuts (Optional)
- ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder or Cayenne
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9"x13" baking pan (or brownie pan) and set aside.
- Whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well incoprorated. Add in the flour, spices, salt and cocoa powder into the same bowl and incorporate with a rubber spatula until there are no clumps of flour or cocoa powder remaining. Gently Mix in any optional add-ins.
- Pour the batter Into the prepared baking dish or brownies pan and place onto the center rack of the oven. Bake for 30 minutes (20 minutes if using a brownie pan) or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the pan. Let them cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting them.