Microwave Chocolate Chip Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. (6 oz.) chocolate pieces, divided
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

In small mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well.
Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to creamed mixture.
Blend well.
Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate pieces and nuts.
Spread in paper towel-lined 8-inch square dish.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate pieces.
Microwave at High 5 to 7 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn every 2 minutes until done.
Cool and cut into bars. Makes 24 bars.