Brownies
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
or
margarine
2 tablespoons water
4 cups ( 24 ounces )
semi-sweet chocolate chips,
divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup chop pecans, toasted
In a suacepan over medium heat,
bring sugar,
butter and water to a boil;
remove from heat.
Stir in 1 cup of
chocolate chips and vanilla;
stir until smooth.
Cool for 5 minutes.
Beat in eggs,
one at a time,
until well mixed.
Combine flour,
salt and baking soda;
stir into chocolte mixture.
Stir in another cup of chips.
Pour into a greased
9-in square baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees
for 35 minutes.
Cool completely.
Place int the freezer
for 30-40 minutes.
( do not freeze completely )
Cut into bars.
In a microwave
or double boiler, melt
remaining chips with shortening;
stir until smooth.
Using a small fork,
dip brownies and
coat completely;
shake off excess.
Place on waxed
paper-lined baking sheets;
immediately sprinkle with nuts.
Allow to harden.
Store in an airtight
container in a cool place.
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