Easy Mexican Brownies

Name: Easy Mexican Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups mix).
Ingredients: 1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper; 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup water

I was hosting a fun Mexican-themed cocktail party and needed a quick dessert. Dressing up an ordinary box brownie mix made life easy and delicious! —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup water

Directions

Whisk together brownie mix and spices. Transfer mixture to a 1-qt. glass jar. Top with chocolate chips. Cover and store in a cool dry place up to 3 months.
To prepare brownies: Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk eggs, oil and water until blended. Gradually add chocolate chips and brownie mix, mixing well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.