Homemade Habanero Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    cooking spray
    4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
    1 cup margarine
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    1 teaspoon habanero chili powder
    1 teaspoon grated orange rind
    1 teaspoon frozen orange juice concentrate
    1 1/2 cups granulated sugar substitute
    4 eggs
    1 cup all-purpose flour
    Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
    4 ounces cream cheese, softened
    6 tablespoons margarine, melted
    1 1/2 teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate
    1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Preparation
    Make brownies: Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F Spray 8x8-inch baking pan with baking spray; set aside. Place chocolate and margarine in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for about 1-1/2 minutes or until melted. Add chili powder, habanero powder, rind and concentrate. Blend well; set aside.
    Place sugar and eggs in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium-high 1 minute or until light yellow color. Gradually add the flour while mixing on low until just incorporated. Add chocolate mixture; mix until well blended.
    Spread batter evenly into baking pan. Bake for 28 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center. Cool on rack completely before frosting.
    Make frosting: Place cream cheese, Blue Bonnet and concentrate into large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium-high for 2 minutes or until creamy and smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until creamy and smooth. Frost cooled brownies. May garnish with additional grated orange rind, if desired.

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