The Best Brownies Ever!!

These are the best brownies. Everyone asks for this recipe.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 2  tablespoons water
• 12  ounces  semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F; grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine flour, soda and salt; set aside.
3. In medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and water. Bring just to a boil. Remove from heat.
4. Add 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla.
5. Stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
6. Add eggs; one at a time, to the mixture; mix well.
7. Gradually blend in the flour mixture.
8. Stir in remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and the pecans.
9. Spread in the prepared pan.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
11. Cool completely before cutting into squares.