Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup (drained if using canned) Pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square 8x8 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in both the granulated sugar and brown sugar until fully combined.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. 6

   Fold in the dark chocolate chips and pineapple chunks. If you're using walnuts, you can fold them in at this point as well.

7. 7

   Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

8. 8

   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached (but not wet batter).

9. 9

   Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

10. 10

    Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your tropical brownie twist!