Microwave Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Place butter in a large glass mixing bowl.
Microwave on High for 45 seconds to 1 minute or until melted.
Add sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Beat until creamy.
Stir in dry ingredients just until blended.
Fold in nuts.
Spread evenly into an 8 x 8 x 2-inch square baking dish.
Microwave on Medium-high (70%) for 8 to 10 minutes or until top appears dry and springs back when lightly touched.
Turn dish 1/2 turn halfway through cooking.
Allow to stand on a solid surface until completely cool.
Cut into bars. Yields 16 brownies.