Macadamia Nut Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup macadamia nuts, baking pieces or crushed macadamia nuts

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 9x7 pan.

2. 2

   In a small bowl combine flour, salt and baking soda, set aside.

3. 3

   On a low heat setting melt butter completely, then add cocoa. When combined and has a smooth texture remove from heat.

4. 4

   In a large bowl combine sugar, eggs and vanilla, then add the cocoa and butter mixture. Mix until smooth.

5. 5

   Sift the flour, salt and baking soda slowly into the batter, beat until smooth.

6. 6

   Add Macadamia nuts if desired.

7. 7

   Pour into pan and bake immediately.

8. 8

   Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean.