Cinnamon Spice Chocolate Brownies

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From better homes and gardens september 2009.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Line a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with foil , extending foil up over edges of pan.

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Lightly coat the foil with nonstick spray.

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Set aside.

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In a medium saucepan melt butter.

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Remove from heat.

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Whisk in sugar and water.

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Whisk in eggs , oil , and vanilla until combined.

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Stir in flour , cocoa powder , baking powder , cinnamon , salt , and ancho chile pepper.

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Stir in chocolate pieces.

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Pour batter into prepared pan.

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Bake for 23 to 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

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Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

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Remove from pan by lifting up on the foil.

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If desired , brush hot cake with coffee.

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Cool completely.

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Cut into bars.

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Sprinkle with powdered sugar and / or cinnamon-sugar.

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Makes 16 brownies.

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Ingredients

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nonstick cooking spray, butter, granulated sugar, cold water, eggs, canola oil, vanilla, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, pepper, bittersweet chocolate, strong coffee, powdered sugar