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How to Make Mexican Cinnamon Brownies

Max. D Gray
By Max. D Gray. Updated: October 19, 2026
How to Make Mexican Cinnamon Brownies
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These brownies are soft, delicious cinnamon bars. They are known as Mexican Brownies because cinnamon is commonly used in this country, and this dessert is often served at a Cinco de Mayo party. Cinnamon is widely used in desserts because it adds a sweet yet distinctive spicy flavor. Learn how to make Mexican Cinnamon brownies and enjoy the delicious results!

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Ingredients:

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Steps to follow:

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To save time when making Mexican cinnamon brownies, preheat the oven to 170 º C (338 º F) while you're making the dough. This gives the oven time to heat while you prepare the batter. Lightly grease the baking tray so it's ready for baking. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

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In a large bowl, whisk the butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and whisk until everything is well blended, without any lumps. Scrape the sides of the bowl to blend everything evenly.

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Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared tray, making sure the batter does not reach the rim. Spread it into the corners for an even layer.

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In a small bowl, combine the white sugar and cinnamon.

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Sprinkle the cinnamon mix evenly over the mixture in the baking tray.

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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the surface springs back into shape when pressed gently. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool slightly on a rack. Letting them cool a little helps the bars keep their shape when cut. While still warm, cut them into squares with a sharp knife. You can also use a cookie cutter.

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Joy
Can I substitute fireball whiskey for the vanilla extract ?
Alex
I bet that would be good! Extra cinnamon and a compliment to the brown sugar. I wonder if it makes much of a difference?
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Janet
My family says these are better than chocolate brownies! They’re absolutely delicious, and I love the chewiness. Thank you!
OneHowTo Editor
Hi Janet,

Thank you so much for this comment, we are always so happy when people enjoy our recipes! We love chewy brownies too, the chewier the better.
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Joy
Delightful. Sprinkled butterscotch chips on 1/3, chocolate chips on 1/3, and plain. All wonderful. So easy with everything at home. This is a keeper. Oh, and the kitchen smells like cinnamon and vanilla.
OneHowTo Editor
Hi Joy,

We can almost smell them from here! :)
Lana Fout
Sorry i found the eggs. When i try these i will leave a comment.
OneHowTo Editor
Hi Lana,

No problem, we hope the bake goes well and please do let us know how they turn out!
Lana Fout
In instructions it says to add brn sugar,eggs ,vanilla . In ingredients there are no eggs. Also need temp for oven. is it 338*
Marianne
What size pan should I use for this recipe?
OneHowTo Editor
Hi Marianne,

It depends on how thick you want the brownies, but a classic 9" x 13" oblong baking pan will work.
Frank
Just wondering...what size pan did you use for this recipe?
OneHowTo Editor
It's a pretty average size, we can't say for sure but we'd say it's around 35 cm long x 15 cm wide.
Hope this helps
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