Minty Fudge Brownies
(12 servings)

1 1/4 c Flour; Unbleached
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1 c Sugar
1/2 c Butter
3 tb Water
1 1/2 c Mint-Chocolate Chips; *
1 1/2 ts Vanilla Extract
3 Eggs; Large
1 c Nuts; Chopped
Walnut Halves; Optional

* Chips should be 1 bag (10 oz) of Mint-Chocolate Chips from Nestles.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and water; bring JUST TO A BOIL. Remove from heat. Add mint-chocolate chips and vanilla extract; stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Stir in nuts. Spread into a greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 324 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Garnish with walnut halves, if desired.