Craggy-Topped Fudge Brownies

Rich brownies, topped with a jumble of chocolate chips and nuts, makes for an appetizing presentation.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 cups NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels - divided use
3 large eggs
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup chopped nuts

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
2. Heat sugar and butter in medium, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat, stirring until butter is melted. Remove from heat. Add 1 1/4 cups morsels; stir until melted. Stir in eggs. Add flour, vanilla extract and baking soda; stir until flour is incorporated. Spread into prepared baking pan.
3. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky.
4. Sprinkle with remaining morsels and nuts while still hot. Cover with foil; refrigerate until cooled completely.

Makes 24 brownies.

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