Black Pepper & Brown Sugar Brownies
Bold, cracked black pepper mingles with sweet brown sugar and rich cocoa for a spicy-sweet brownie experience with an elegant edge.
⏱️ Prep: 10 min🍳 Cook: 20 min🍽️ Makes 16
Nutrition
165
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Carbs
11g
Fat
Ingredients
| ½ cup | 120 ml | butter |
| ½ cup | 120 ml | brown sugar |
| 2 | eggs | |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | vanilla |
| ½ cup | 120 ml | cocoa powder |
| ½ cup | 120 ml | flour (all-purpose or almond) |
| ¼ tsp | 1.3 ml | salt |
| ½ tsp | 2.5 ml | freshly ground black pepper |
| ¼ tsp | 1.3 ml | cinnamon (optional) |
Instructions
Flavor, Texture & Health Benefits: Chewy and deep with a mellow sweetness and a peppery back note. Black pepper helps enhance nutrient absorption and offers anti-inflammatory properties.
Per Serving: 165 cal · 2g protein · 14g carbs · 11g fat · 1g fiber · 9g sugar.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
- In a bowl, melt butter and mix in sugar. Let cool slightly, then whisk in eggs and vanilla.
- Add cocoa, flour, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Spread batter in pan and bake 20 minutes.
- Cool before slicing.
✨ Pro Tips, Variations & Storage
- ⭐ Use pink peppercorns for floral heat.
- ⭐ Add a drizzle of balsamic reduction on top.
- ⭐ Store at room temperature for 4–5 days or freeze.
Did You Know? Black pepper was once considered "black gold" and used as currency during ancient trade routes.
Total Time: 30 minutes (Prep: 10 min, Bake: 20 min). Yield: 16 squares. Servings: 8.
Source: Smart, Laura. Snacking Brownie Cookbook (p. 31). Kindle Edition.