Don Strange'S Double Chocolate Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. vegetable oil (divided use)
1/2 c. boiling water
2 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. pecan pieces (optional)
1/2 c. chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Stir cocoa and baking soda in mixing bowl.
Blend in 1/4 cup oil.
Add boiling water and stir until mixture thickens.
Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining oil.
Add flour, salt and vanilla.
Blend completely.