Chocolate Dipped Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. water
4 cups (24 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Preparation

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar, butter and water to a boil; remove from the heat.
Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until smooth.
Cool for 5 minutes.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well mixed.
Combine flour, salt and baking soda; stir into chocolate mixture.
Stir in another cup of chips. Pour into a greased 9 inch square baking pan.
Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes.
Cool completely.
Place in the freezer for 30-40 minutes (do not freeze completely).
Cut into bars.
In a microwave or double boiler, melt remaining chips with shortening; stir until smooth.
Using a small fork, dip brownies to completely coat; shake off excess.
Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets, immediately sprinkle with nuts.
Allow to harden.
Store in an airtight container in a cool place.