The World's Fastest and Easiest Brownies

This is the first recipe I posted on Empty Nest Full Heart.  It makes store bought brownie mixes obsolete and unnecessary because you can mix them up just as fast and cook them even faster (in the microwave).  There is a one simple rule for making brownies in the microwave:  DO NOT OVERCOOK THEM.  Otherwise, you'll have one fine excuse for a hockey puck instead of tender, chewy brownies.  Don't let fear rule your heart, though, because these brownies really are superb, and if you don't tell, people will never know how fast and easy they were to make.

Try it!  You'll like it!

Melt one stick of butter (I always use salted) in the microwave and set aside.  In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and 1C of sugar.  Add the melted butter and 1t vanilla, and whisk til smooth.  Next stir in 1/2C  unsweetened cocoa and 3/4C flour just until blended.  Pour into a Pam'd square casserole dish.  Microwave for 5 minutes, turning halfway through if you don't have a rotating turntable.  The brownies will still look wet on top. Set the dish on the counter top and let it cool for 10 min. before cutting into squares.  For an extra treat, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

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