Ingredients

1 cup butter or margarine , 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate , 1 cup sugar , 1/2 cup flour , 1 teaspoon baking powder , 2 eggs , 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans -- coarsely chopped , 1 6 oz. pkg. semisweet chocolate chips

Method

1. Place butter and chocolate in an 8- or 9-inch square glass baking dish. Microwave on 50% power 5 minutes, or until melted. Stir to combine. , 2. Stir sugar, flour, and baking powder into butter mixture with a fork. Beat in eggs and vanilla until mixture forms a batter. , 3. Sprinkle top with nuts and chocolate chips. Shield corners of dish with foil. , 4. Microwave on 50% power 12 to 15 minutes, turning if necessary to insure even doneness. Brownies are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out barely moist. Remove foil shields last 5 minutes of baking time. , 5. Cool completely, then cut into squares.