Cranberry, Macadamia & white Choc Brownie Recipe

So it's Saturday morning. Half of the term 1 school break is over. I've got plenty of prepping still to do for school. My dear cousin is getting married today. I need to drop by the building site to see how our house is progressing. I also need to make the final decision on buying a pram and bits n bobs for the nursery. My friend is holding a bake sale so I'm going to drop by with some brownies to support her charity work. I think it will be a busy day. So up and at them!!

This is my cranberry, macadamia, white choc brownie recipe. This recipe makes about 16 serves of brownies.

Ingredients:

·        180g unsalted butter

·        200g dark chocolate melts (I like using Hershey's kisses but regular dark choc will do)

·        3 large eggs

·        100g of caster sugar

·        1 tsp of vanilla extract

·        120g plain flour

·        1/4 tsp salt

·        100g of white choc chunks

·        100g dried cranberries (or any other dried fruits you like)

·        100g of raw macadamia nuts, chopped

Optional: Icing sugar to coat the top of brownies

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a brownie tin with baking paper.

2. Melt the butter and dark chocolate together in a bowl over a bain marie or in the microwave. I start it off in the microwave for 30 seconds and then pop it on a bain marie to continue melting gently.

3. In another bowl mix together the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the butter and chocolate mixture until thick and creamy.

4. Shift in the flour and salt. Stir it together and then add the white chocolate, cranberries and macadamia nuts.

5. Pour the mixture into the lined brownie tin and bake for 25-30 minutes. You will know he brownies are ready when the top is cracked and when you insert a skewer into the centre it doesn't come out wet. The skewer does not have to come out completely clean, as that would mean your brownies are overcooked and possible dry. Leave to cool for 20 minutes then cut into squares.

Optional: Shift icing sugar on the top of the brownies to decorate.

Enjoy!!