Luau Brownies Recipe

Name: Luau Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips; 1 1/2 cups sugar plus 1/2 cup; 1 1/3 cups unbleached flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract plus 2 teaspoons; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs plus 1 egg; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 1/4 cups shredded sweetened coconut; 1 cup chopped mix of roasted and salted macadamias, cashews, and almonds; 1 cup canned pineapple tidbits

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups sugar plus 1/2 cup
1 1/3 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract plus 2 teaspoons
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs plus 1 egg
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped mix of roasted and salted macadamias, cashews, and almonds
1 cup canned pineapple tidbits

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Lightly grease the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan.
3
In a double boiler or in a large microwave-safe bowl in the microwave oven, melt and stir together butter and chocolate chips.
4
To the chocolate mixture add, 1 1/2 cups sugar, flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla, baking powder, salt, 4 eggs, and mix together well.
5
In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 egg, 1/2 cup sugar, and the coconut.
6
To assemble: layer half of the chocolate batter into the pan.
7
Sprinkle half the nuts and pineapple on top of the batter.
8
Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top, and spread it out across the top.
9
Mix the rest of the nuts and pineapple into the remaining chocolate batter, and pour it over top of the cream cheese mix.
10
Bake for about 40 minutes (check after 35 minutes).
11
The top should be lightly crusted and the edges lightly browned and beginning to pull from the sides of the pan.
12
Cool completely in pan before cutting.

1245

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups sugar plus 1/2 cup, 1 1/3 cups unbleached flour, and more.

Yes, Luau Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Luau Brownies

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Variations & substitutions

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