36 brownies

Vegetable cooking spray

8 ounces white chocolate, divided

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces

3 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-by-8-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside.

2. Coarsely chop 4 ounces chocolate. Combine with the butter in a 2-cup microwave-safe measuring cup. Heat in a microwave oven at full power for 45 seconds. Stir and microwave at full power for 30 seconds more. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. (You can also melt the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over hot water.)

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for about 1 minute, until the sugar has completely dissolved, leaving a thick, pale mixture. Beat in the chocolate mixture at low speed, until thoroughly combined. Stir in the nuts and flour with a wooden spoon.

4. Coarsely chop 2 ounces chocolate and stir into the batter. Transfer to the prepared pan, smoothing with a spoon to even out. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is firm to the touch and the top is golden.

5. Finely chop the remaining 2 ounces chocolate. Sprinkle over the warm brownies; do not spread. Cut when cool.

Data per brownie
Calories 108
Protein 0.9g
Fat 6.6g
Carbohydrates 12g
Sodium 6mg