Hawaiian Brownies {Chocolate + Macadamia Nuts}
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Hawaiian Brownies {Chocolate + Macadamia Nuts}
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
Brownies:
- 12 tablespoons salted butter cubed
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate a heaping 1/2 cup
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup coarsely chopped dry roasted macadamia nuts (see note)
Fudge Topping:
- 1 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate or chocolate chips
- ½ cup half and half or cream
- ½ cup coarsely chopped Macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan (I've only tested this recipe with a metal pan; you might want to decrease the oven temp to 325 if using glass). Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan or in a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and 4 ounces chocolate. Melt over low heat (or microwave) until smooth, stirring often; don't let the mixture overheat. Let cool for a bit (lukewarm is fine, hot is not).
- Whisk in the eggs, salt and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour and macadamia nuts together until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (add time as necessary if they take longer to bake).
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely.
- For the fudge topping, combine the 6 ounces chocolate and half and half (or cream) in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted, smooth, and glossy.
- Set aside for the topping to cool completely, stirring often if you want to speed up the process and avoid a skin forming on the surface.
- When cool but still spreadable, use an offset spatula or knife to spread the topping evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Sprinkle macadamia nuts on top.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Macadamia Nuts: I have a hard time finding unsalted, dry roasted macadamia nuts unless I seek out specialty markets or online shopping. I've found that I really like the flavor of the lightly salted dry roasted macadamia nuts in this recipe. Try to find "lightly salted" so the salt flavor isn't too strong.
- Chocolate: I prefer bittersweet chocolate in this recipe but you could substitute semisweet, I am sure if you don't mind a slightly sweeter brownie (milk chocolate will be too sweet, I think).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Brownie
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
86mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Brownies (9X13-inch pan)
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Brownie | |
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
36 reviews
Excellent
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