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If you need an excuse to celebrate National Macadamia Nut Day on September 4, try these amazing and easy Macadamia Nut Brownies. Enjoy!

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Feature: Feature: Macadamia Nut Brownies - Exotic and Easy Brownie Recipe from Scratch

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So is it any wonder that this exotic nut from the South Pacific makes awesome brownies?

As with any easy brownie recipe, you can always skip a step or two and use a brownie mix instead of making it from scratch. But this recipe calls for just 8 ingredients. It’s well worth the extra minute or two needed to measure and mix this version from scratch.

Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Bake time: 25-29 minutes
Chill time: 1 hour
Makes 16 brownies, 2 inches square

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Kathy, The Cookie Elf
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