Chocolate Chile Pecan Brownies

Get spicy with this brownie recipe that includes chile powder.

4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
10 tbsp. unsalted butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 extra large eggs
1-1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup unbleached flour
2 teaspoons hot ground red chile
Generous pinch of salt
1 cup caramelized pecans

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Generously butter and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
   
2. Melt chocolate and butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir well and let cool a few minutes.
   
3. Beat mixture with a wooden spoon until blended. Stir in sugar and mix well.
   
4. Beat eggs and vanilla into the batter until well blended.
   
5. Stir in flour, ground chile, and salt until just mixed.
   
6. Stir in pecans.
   
7. Pour batter into pan, spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool and cut into chile brownie squares.