Microwave Brownies

Name: Microwave Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 9-12 brownies.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1 cup chopped walnuts

When I need to make a treat on a moment's notice, this is the recipe I reach for. The brownies cook up quickly in the microwave.—Marie Peart, Hagersville, Ontario

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a bowl, beat sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt on medium speed for 1 minute. Add butter; beat until blended. Combine flour and cocoa. Gradually add to sugar mixture; mix well. Stir in walnuts. Transfer to a greased microwave-safe 8-in. square dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes, rotating every 1 minute or until a moist area about 1-1/4 in. in diameter remains in the center (when touched, brownie will cling to your finger while area underneath will be almost dry). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 246 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Microwave Brownies in Country Woman May/June 2000

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Husn

Jun 22, 2013

I think u forgot to mention baking powder in d ingredientd.
Mom-A-Peel

Feb 19, 2012

We were looking for a quick recipe for a family dessert. I'd heard of microwave brownies before, but had never tried them. I cannot eat wheat, so I substituted with Spelt flour. I also used Special Dark cocoa powder. These were very good and disappeared before it could cool off completely. I was happy to be able to eat the treat along with my family and my boys LOVED them and no one could tell I'd used a different flour. :)
mrizta

May 6, 2008

These are terriic!!!! i love making them. Maureen