Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup butter, melted,and divided
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine cocoa and baking soda.
  • Blend in 1/3 cup melted butter.
  • Add boiling water, stir until well blended.
  • Stir in sugar, eggs, and remaining butter.
  • Add flour, vanilla, and salt.
  • Stir in pecans and chocolate chips.
  • Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes, or until brownie starts to pull away from sides of pan.
  • Cool, cut into squares.