Double Chocolate Brownies 

Ingredients

One-third cup unsalted butter

¾ cup sugar

¼ cup water

one 12 ounce package dark or bittersweet chocolate chips, divided in half

1 teaspoon vanilla

¾ cups all purpose flour

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Procedure

1.Let the eggs and butter sit out for 30 minutes to bring to room temperature.

2.Preheat oven to 325°F.

3.In a small bowl sift in the flour with the baking soda and salt then set aside.

4.In a small saucepan combine butter, sugar, and water. Bring just to a boil then remove from heat.

5.Add ½ of the chocolate chips (6 oz) and vanilla. Stir until smooth and shiny.

6.Transfer the chocolate mixture into a large bowl.

7.Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.

8.Gradually blend in flour mixture.

9.Stir in remaining chocolate chips and nuts if desired.

10.Spread in a greased 9" square pan.

11.Bake @325F for 30-35 minutes.

12.Cool completely before cutting into 2-1/4" squares. 

bon appetit