Microwave Mississippi Mud Brownies
Prep Time: 5 minute Cook Time: 15 minute Total Time: 20 minute Servings: 16 Ingredients For the brownie 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3/4 cup flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows Chocolate frosting 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla 2 cups sifted powdered sugar Directions Place butter in a 2 quart bowl; microwave on high 1 minute or until butter melts. Stir in sugar and eggs; set aside. Combine flour, salt and cocoa; stir well. Combine in egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and pecans. Spread batter in a glass 8" square dish spread with pam. Shield corners with triangles of aluminum foil, keeping foil smooth and close to dish. Place dish atop a micro safe cereal bowl inverted in the oven. Microwave on medium 6-7 minutes, turning dish one half turn after 3 minutes. Remove shield; microwave on high 2-3 minutes or until top is almost dry. Remove from oven to cool sprinkle marshmallows over brownies; cover with aluminum foil. Let stand 2 minutes. Remove foil. Spread with frosting; cool completely on rack and cut into squares. Chocolate Frosting: Combine butter and milk and microwave on high 1 1/2 - 2 minutes. Or until butter melts. Stir in cocoa and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at medium with electric mixture until smooth. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
