Pecan Brownies

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup margarine or butter
2 tbsp water
12 oz (1 pkg) semisweet chocolate morsels
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

In a small bowl, mix together flour and baking soda. In a small saucepan, mix together sugar, butter and water and bring to boil over medium heat. As soon as mixture starts to boil remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup chocolate morsels and vanilla until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Transfer to medium bowl and cool completely. Stir in eggs one at a time, beating well, and stir in flour mixture until smooth. Stir in remaining chocolate morsels and nuts; pour into greased 9-inch square baking pan and bake at 325ºF for 30-35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Place pan on wire rack and allow to cool completely before cutting into 16 brownies.