A new twist on an old idea . . .

" The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal to him his own." ~Benjamin Disraeli

With this I begin my very own blog. I write to share what I know about cooking and baking, and to learn from you what you know. I intend to use quotes to guide each kitchen adventure, trying to post once a week on average. Today, I'm just gonna start with something basic: Brownies. Now while I love chocolate, I generally do not like brownies, but I've experimented until I came up with this recipe for Brownies I cannot resist. They are perhaps a little untraditional, but certainly not un-delicious!

Cinnamon Chili Brownies

1.25 cups flour
0.25 cups cocoa powder
0.5 teaspoon of salt
3 eggs
2 cups of sugar
0.75 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 table spoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F).


Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, chili powder, and half of the cinnamon. Fold in walnuts if desired. Mix well. Set aside.

In large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla. Beat with spoon until smooth. Stir in dry ingredients; mix well.

Spread batter evenly in 13 X 9 inch pan. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon.

Bake in 350ºF oven for about 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Brownies are ready when edges are just set and center is still soft.

I personally like these sprinkled with a little powdered sugar fresh from the oven.

*** NOTE: These come out kinda like what my friends describe as "milk chocolate" brownies. If you want more traditionally chocolaty brownies, double the cocoa powder called for! ***