MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

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I was surprised to find that I could make these bars in the microwave. This comes in handy during the summer when you don't want to heat up the house. The recipe is from Taste of Home magazine and is credited to Shirley Glaab.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
  • Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
  • Spread into greased 8-inch square microwave-safe dish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
  • Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes or until bars test done, rotating a quarter turn each minute.
  • Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 28.6, Sodium 80.6, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 15.7, Protein 1.9

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