Let’s call a spade a spade: it’s baked fudge with heat.

Ingredients:

•2 squares unsweetened chocolate

•6 Tbs. of butter

•2 eggs (beaten)

•1 1/2 cups of sugar

•Tbs. almond extract

•tsp. vanilla extract

•1/2 cup of flour (for gluten free sub with Cup 4 Cup flour)

•garnish with sliced jalapeños and smoked chipotle powder

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With extra butter, line your brownie pan.

Melt chocolate squares and butter in microwave (~ 40 seconds). Combine melted ingredients with 2 beaten eggs and almond & vanilla extracts. Fold in sugar and flour. Combine until smooth.

Transfer to your brownie pan. Garnish with dashes of chipotle powder, sprinkles of sugar, & line up your jalapeño soldiers.

Bake for 28-30 minutes.