Microwave Brownies

This was a new recipe that the 9th graders tried out. For the most part, it turned out great.

Warning: Some students found out the hard way that when they DON"T read the recipe all the way through and follow directions EXACTLY, things don't work out :)

Microwave Brownies

2/3 C. butter or margarine
½ C. sugar
½ C. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 C flour
1/3 C unsweetened cocoa
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
3/4 C chopped nuts (optional

May use powdered sugar or frosting on top

1. Spray an 8” or 9” square microwavable dish with non-stick spray. Put butter in a medium sized microwavable bowl and microwave, uncovered 20-30 seconds until softened.

2. Stir in sugar and brown sugar until blended.

3. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until well blended.

4. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt and stir just until moistened.

5. Stir in nuts (optional)

6. Spread batter evenly in dish. Place dish on an inverted small microwavable plate in microwave oven.

7. Microwave, uncovered for 5 ½ - 7 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Rotate dish one fourth turn every 2 minutes. After 5 ½ minutes check every 30 seconds

9. Cover dish with waxed paper and cool on a wire rack 10 minutes.

10. Remove waxed paper and cool brownies completely.