Chocolate-Pecan Brownies

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What sounds better than chocolate-pecan brownies on a cool day? This recipe doesn't take long to make and the flavor is delicious. The next time you start to reach for a box of pre-made brownie mix, why not try making these from scratch instead? Who knows-they may become your "famous" brownies?

For this recipe you'll need:

¾ cup all purpose flour

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¾ cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened

2 Tablespoons water

12 ounces (1 package) semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs

½ cup chopped pecans.

To make this recipe:

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit

Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

In a small bowl, mix together the flour and baking soda.

In a saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat then immediately remove the pan from the heat.

Stir 1 cup of chocolate chips and the vanilla extract into the saucepan until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and allow it to cool completely.

Stir in the eggs, 1 at a time making sure to beat well after each addition.

Gradually stir in the flour mixture until smooth.

Stir the remaining chocolate chips and nuts into the batter with a wooden spoon and pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven about 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely, then cut into 16 squares.

**Tip: You can add other things to these brownies as well. Peanut butter or peanut butter chips are delicious. So are toffee chips. Try adding coffee instead of the water for a mocha flavored brownie or changing the vanilla extract to raspberry extract. There are so many variations that the possibilities are endless. Get creative!

What are your favorite brownies?

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Cathy Ipcizade is 30 years old and currently resides in Southern California. Prior to coming to California she grew up in Arizona.

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