8 Minute Microwave Brownies
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: June 3, 2012

8 minute microwave chocolate brownies are a go-to dessert when you are short on time.  All your typical brownie ingredients are mixed together and placed in a microwave safe baking dish.  The batter is cooked on high for 8 1/2 minutes and presto the brownies are finished.  While they are "baking" you can whip up a quick chocolate frosting to spread on top.  Microwave brownies are a great recipe for those who have limited kitchen access or no time to bake.
8 Minute Microwave Brownies
Ingredients:
4 ounces (4 squares) unsweetened chocolate
	1/4 teaspoon Salt
	6 tablespoons Butter
	1 teaspoon Vanilla
	2 Eggs 
	1 cup Chopped pecans/walnuts
	1 cup Sugar
	1 cup All purpose flour, sifted 
	1 teaspoon Baking powder
Directions:
Line an 8 x 8 glass baking dish with buttered wax paper. Break chocolate into small pieces and place in a bowl with the butter. Cook in microwave on high for 3 minutes, until the chocolate has completely melted. Beat eggs and sugar together until creamy. Sift flour with salt and baking powder.
Stir all ingredients together. Spread mixture evenly into baking dish. Cook for 8-1/2 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 of a turn thrice during cooking period. Cool brownies in the dish. Remove paper and cut brownies into squares.