Rich & Chewy Chocolate Brownies

Enjoy these rich and decadent chocolate brownies on a special occasion...or any time.

Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons water
8 ounces NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Baking Bar, broken into small pieces
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
2. Microwave sugar, butter and water in large, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 3 minutes until mixture boils, stirring once. Add chocolate; stir until melted. Stir in eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda and salt; stir well. Stir in nuts. Pour into prepared baking pan.
3. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes until wooden pick inserted in center comes out still slightly sticky. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Makes 24 brownies.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/24 of recipe): Calories: 130 Calories from Fat: 70 Total Fat: 8 g Saturated Fat: 4.5 g Cholesterol: 30 mg Sodium: 70 mg Carbohydrates: 15 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 10 g Protein: 2 g

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