Ingredients

3/4 cup of all purpose flour

1/4 tsp baking soda (maybe a little less)

3/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup of butter

2 tbs water

1 pkg. semisweet chocolate morsels.

1 tsp vanilla

2 large eggs

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325º. Grease 9-inch square baking pan. In small bowl, mix flour and baking soda. In saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and water. Bring to boil, then remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of chocolate and vanilla until melted and mixture is smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cool COMPLETELY.

Stir in eggs, one at a time. Beat well after each one. Gradually stir in flour mixture until smooth. Stir in remaining chocolate (and nuts). Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake for 30-35 min. Transfer pan to wire rack, let cool completely. Cut into squares.