2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/4 c. dark molasses
1 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. chopped nuts (opt.)
Confectioners' sugar

In small bowl at medium speed on mixer, beat together eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla, about 1 minute until light. Add butter and molasses. Continue beating until thoroughly blended. Mix in flour, cocoa and spices at low speed. Stir in nuts if desired. Spread evenly in greased 8" square dish. Microwave at High 8 to 10 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn every 2 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar on top. Variation: Substitute honey for molasses. Increase cinnamon to 2 teaspoonfuls if desired. Yield: about 20 bars.