Tropical Brownies

13 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, plus
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder, plus
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup white flour
  • 1/4 cup roasted macadamia nuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried mango, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. 2
    Spray an 8-inch baking pan spray to prevent brownies from sticking.
  3. 3
    In a medium saucepan, combine the butter with the sugar, cocoa and salt.
  4. 4
    Over very low heat, melt the ingredients together stirring constantly until both chocolate and sugar are just melted.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and allow to cool until warm.
  6. 6
    Stir in the vanilla and cardamom and then add the eggs, beating vigorously with a wire whisk, one at a time.
  7. 7
    Continue to beat until batter is thick and shiny, about another minute.
  8. 8
    Add the flour and gently stir to combine then beat vigorously for another minute.
  9. 9
    Fold in the nuts, mango and ginger.
  10. 10
    Spread the mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with a small amount of moist batter on it.
  11. 11
    Let cool to warm or room temperature before serving.

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