Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. cocoa
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
  • Chocolate Frosting (recipe follows)

Method

  • Place butter in a 2-quart mixing bowl; microwave at High 1 minute, or until butter melts.
  • Stir in sugar and eggs; set aside. Combine flour, salt and cocoa; stir well.
  • Stir dry mixture into egg mixture.
  • Stir in vanilla and pecans.
  • Spread batter in a greased and floured 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Shield corners with triangles of aluminum foil, keeping foil smooth and close to dish.
  • Place baking dish on a microwave-safe cereal bowl inverted in the oven.
  • Microwave at Medium (50% power) 6 to 7 minutes, giving dish a half turn after 3 minutes.
  • Remove shields; microwave at High 2 to 3 minutes, or until top is almost dry.
  • Remove from oven; place directly on countertop to cool.