Double Fudge Saucepan Brownies

Double Fudge Saucepan Brownies by Laurie Tempest

2/3 C flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 C sugar
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp water
2 C (12 oz pkg) chocolate chips, divided
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 C chopped nuts, optional

Heat oven to 325. Grease 9-inch square baking pan. In bowl, stir together flour, baking soda & salt. In medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter & water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to boil. Remove from heat; immediately add 1 cup chocolate chips, stirring until melted. Stir in eggs & vanilla until blended. Gradually add flour mixture, blending well. Stir in remaining 1 cup chocolate chips & nuts, if desired. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 25 to 30 min or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares.