Double Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup unsalted butter
• ¾ cup white granulated sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 1 package dark
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¾ cups all purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 standard eggs

Steps

1. Let the eggs and butter sit out for 30 minutes to bring to room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 165°C (325°F).
3. In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Set aside.
5. In a small saucepan combine butter, sugar, and water.
6. Bring just to a boil.
7. Then remove from heat.
8. Add half of the chocolate chips (6 oz) and vanilla.
9. Stir until smooth and shiny.
10. Transfer the chocolate mixture into a large bowl.
11. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
12. Gradually blend in flour mixture.
13. Stir in remaining chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
14. Spread in a greased 9-inch square pan.
15. Bake at 165°C (325°F) for 30–35 minutes.
16. Cool completely before cutting into 2¼-inch squares.