1/2 c. butter
6 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Place butter and cocoa in an 8 inch square or round dish. Microwave at high 2 minutes or until butter melts. Stir in sugar thoroughly adding the sugar first keeps cocoa mixture smooth and workable. Add remaining ingredients in the order given and mix well. During microwaving, brownies puff up and puddles appear on top. Microwave at high about 5 to 5 1/2 minutes, until top is no longer wet.