Preparation:
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease square pan, 9 x 9 x 2 inches. In medium saucepan over low heat cook sugar, butter and water, stirring constantly until mixture boils. Remove from heat; immediately stir in 1 cup chocolate chips, stirring until melted. Stir in eggs and vanilla until blended. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to chocolate mixture. Stir in remaining 1 cup chips and nuts, if desired. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan; cut into squares. About 16 brownies. |