Fudge Brownies with Macadamia Nuts

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 1 bag (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick aluminum foil; set aside.

2. Place 1 cup of the chocolate chips and the butter in a large microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Microwave an additional 30 seconds, if needed.

3. Whisk in sugar, then eggs. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Fold in 2/3 cup of the chopped macadamia nuts and the vanilla. Transfer batter to prepared pan.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 to 29 minutes.

5. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup chocolate chips over brownie and return to oven for 2 minutes. Remove from oven, and spread melted chips until smooth, to form a frosting. Top with remaining 3 tablespoons nuts. Refrigerate 1 hour to firm chocolate, then cut into squares.