Cinnamon Brownies
Imagine biting into a warm, fudgy brownie with a hint of cinnamon. Sounds heavenly, right? That's what we're whipping up today - the perfect cinnamon brownies.It's a delightful fusion you won't resist. Don't worry if you're not a pro baker, we've got you covered. You'll be guided through every step and before you know it, you'll be enjoying your very own homemade cinnamon brownies.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2/3 cup butter melted, divided
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- FROSTING:
- 6 tablespoons butter softened
- 1/2 cup baking cocoa
- 2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, whisk cocoa and baking soda; blend in 1/3 cup melted butter. Add boiling water, stirring until thickened. Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla and remaining butter. Add flour, cinnamon and salt. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, about 40 minutes. Cool.
- For frosting, cream butter in a bowl. Combine cocoa, confectioners' sugar and cinnamon; add alternately with the milk. Beat to a spreading consistency; add vanilla. Add more milk if necessary. Spread over the brownies.