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
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

In a small bowl, mix together flour and baking soda; set aside.

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.

Servings: 16
Source: Great American Home Baking