Chocolate - Pecan Brownies
3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons water 1 pkg (12 oz) chocolate morsels
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs
½ cup chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
In a small bowl, mix together flour and baking soda.
In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove immediately from heat.
Stir in 1 cup of chocolate morsels and vanilla extract until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Cool completely.
Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually stir in flour mixture until smooth.
Stir remaining chocolate morsels and nuts into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares.
Note: I used milk chocolate chips and was pleased with the result.
Shirley