Chocolate-Pecan Brownies

Very good brownies. These take about 15 minutes to prepare and 30-35 minutes baking. I found this recipe in a Betty Crocker cook book printed in 1976. BAKING TIPS: For light, moist brownies, cool chocolate mixture completely before combining it with other ingredients; test for doneness 2 to 3 minutes before the suggested baking time.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 16 brownies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1 (12 ounce) package  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2  large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat over to 325°F; grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a small bowl, mix together flour and baking soda.
3. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove immediately from heat.
4. Stir in 1 cup of chocolate morsels and vanilla extract until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
5. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Cool completely.
6. Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually stir in flour mixture until smooth.
7. Stir remaining chocolate morsels and nuts into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan.
8. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Then let cool and cut into squares.