Microwave Chocolate Chip Bars

Name: Microwave Chocolate Chip Bars
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter, softened; 3/4 c. brown sugar, packed; 1 egg; 1 Tbsp. milk; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1 c. (6 oz.) chocolate pieces, divided; 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

10 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. (6 oz.) chocolate pieces, divided
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1

In small mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
2

Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well.
3

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
4

Add to creamed mixture.
5

Blend well.
6

Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate pieces and nuts.
7

Spread in paper towel-lined 8-inch square dish.
8

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate pieces.
9

Microwave at High 5 to 7 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn every 2 minutes until done.
10

Cool and cut into bars. Makes 24 bars.