Chocolate-Pecan Brownies

By Hklbrries

Ready in less than an hour, these fudgy treats are delightfully sweet and rich. For light, moist brownies, cool chocolate mixture completely before combining it with other ingredients; test for doneness 2 to 3 minutes before the suggested baking time.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate morsels
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease a 9-inch-square baking pan.

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

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove immediately from heat.

Stir in 1 cup of chocolate morsels and vanilla extract until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.

Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Cool completely.

Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually stir in flour mixture until smooth.

Stir remaining chocolate morsels and nuts into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares.