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Even though he's not a chocolate fan, my husband likes these brownies. I fix them for family, company and potlucks. Loaded with macadamia nuts, these chunky, bite-size treats never fail to catch attention on a buffet table. If you prefer, replace the macadamia nuts with pecans. —Bernice Muilenburg, Molalla, Oregon
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Nutritional Analysis: 1 bar equals 206 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.
Originally published as Super Brownies in Country Woman November/December 1997, p29
Substitute for NutsIf your family loves the crunch of nuts in brownies and chocolate chip cookies, but someone is allergic to them, add granola or crisp rice cereal in the same amounts as the nuts called for in your recipes. But, always check the granola or cereal packages for nut allergy alerts to be certain.
If your family loves the crunch of nuts in brownies and chocolate chip cookies, but someone is allergic to them, add granola or crisp rice cereal in the same amounts as the nuts called for in your recipes. But, always check the granola or cereal packages for nut allergy alerts to be certain.
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Reviewed on May. 02, 2013 by lynmom51
To some of the comments saying the ingredients are to expensive to make these::: I would rather spend a "few" extra dollars to make a recipe that people just LOVE! This is what cooking is all about, making a quality brownie that EVERYONE wants the recipe!!! You get what you pay for and CHEAP is not what cooking is about
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2013 by miss kris kitchen
This is a yummy recipe. By using great chocolate and other ingredients...the best one can afford, the flavor is fabulous. This recipe is easy, fills the house with a great aroma while baking, and disappeared within minutes. Good desserts and treats can be expensive, however, with many recipes to choose from, one can find a baking project to match one's budget. And, I would not leave out ingredients when looking for great flavor or results...such as cutting down on the vanilla, etc unless that change is intentional and for a different desired result. I appreciate special recipes and some that are pricy might not get baked often, but when a special dessert is desired, such as for company, I appreciate extraordinary recipes that have ingredients such as macadamia nuts, etc. One can find an ordinary brownie recipe easily, I seek out these kinds of special recipes as I don't want to be an ordinary baker.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2013 by sgtmrspotsie
These brownies are terrible. If it wasn't for the fact that I substituted almond extract for the vanilla, there would have been no good flavor. All I can taste is sweetened flour and water. I was impressed at first at the amount of rise this had while baking, but as it cooled and I cut into it, I found the nearly 2" height was mostly an air bubble under the crust! Definitely WON'T be making these again. Yuck!
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2013 by chickadeechick
This was the worst recipe I have ever made.The brownies were in the over for only 25 min and I deceded to check them and they were all burnt.Had to throw themn out.First of all brownies only take about 20 min or so not 55 min.5 tsp of vanilla I never have heard of that.I used 3 and the brownies were so dry and very burnt.i will never make these again.Very bad recipe
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2013 by Divot
I haven't made these YET but I'm going to. The ingredients are similar to what I put in my White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. This has to be good. And I agree, if someone hasn't made it then they shouldn't post a review. If you have questions regarding a recipe, ask don't rate the recipe.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2013 by Doeye
Made these for an Hawaiian themed party - delicious! Was asked for the recipe by many! To marian08 - why comment if you are have not tried the recipe? Don't understand folks like you who feel that they need to add their 2 cents' worth without even trying the recipe - it's not like you would be making these everyday so every once in a while, splurge! Geez......
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2013 by marian08
This is also a lot of chocolate chips. This would turn out to be a very expensive brownie recipe. Think I'll pass on this one. It may be delicious but there are a lot of other delicious brownie recipes that don't use 5 t. of vanilla, 2 cups of nuts and 4 2/3 cups of choc. chips. with the price of food this one is just too expensive to make.
I haven't made this yet however one thing in the recipe is troubling me. 5 teaspoons of vanilla??? Is that correct. With the price of vanilla I don't think I would use 5 t. There must be a better way. Maybe 2 teaspoons and 1/2 to 1 t. almond extract. Has anyone tried it differently? I too would use walnuts as macadamias are quite expensive. thanks
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2012 by stitcherkim
My family loved these brownies. They tasted just like a dessert you would get out at a fancy restaurant.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2012 by lynmom51
OMGoodness~~ Anyone looking for the BEST,MOIST, CHEWY brownies.....Make these! These are incredible and not that hard to make. My 16 yr old asked me today to make them for her friends b-party!!!
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