Mississippi Mud Brownies

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.