4 sq. unsweetened chocolate
3/4 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 c. chopped pecans, optional

Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwave bowl at high 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and pecans. Spread in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. (Do not overbake.) Cool.

CARAMEL PECAN BROWNIES:

Bake brownies as directed. In small bowl combine 30 caramels, 1 cup chopped pecans, 3 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons milk. Microwave on high 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until caramels are completely melted. Spread over hot brownies. Cool in pan.