Fudgy Brownies

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, pre-melted or solid

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 cup packed brown or granulated sugar

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup finely chopped nuts, optional

In mixing bowl, combine chocolate, butter and sugar.  Microwave at 50% (Medium) 2 to 4 minutes, or until melted.  Blend well.  Add remaining ingredients; beat until well blended. Spread in 8×8 or 10×6 inch baking dish.

Place dish on inverted saucer in microwave oven.  Microwave at High 4 to 7 minutes, or until done, rotating 1/4 turn after 2, 4 and 5 minutes.  Cool directly on countertop and frost with Chocolate Frosting.

Variation:  Rocky Road Brownies – sprinkle hot bars with 1 cup Campfire Miniature Marshmallows.  Frost with Chocolate Frosting which should be thin enough to drizzle.