Super Easy Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 2 squares baker's semi-sweet baking chocolate, chopped in pieces
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F Grease 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Microwave sugar, butter and water in large microwave-safe bowl on high (100%) power for 4-5 minutes or until mixture bubbles. Remove from heat. Add baking squares; stir until melted.

3. 3

   Add in eggs, one at a time until blended. Stir in vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and salt; stir well. Stir in nuts. Pour into prepared baking pan.

4. 4

   Bake 15-20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out slightly sticky. Cool in pan on wire rack.

5. 5

   FOR SAUCEPAN METHOD: Heat sugar, butter and water in medium heavy-duty saucepan stirring constantly just to boiling. Remove from heat. Add baking squares; stir until melted. Proceed as above.