1 19 to 21 oz pkg fudge brownie mix
1 10 to 12 oz pkg white baking pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tbsp. hot water
2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cups pecans or walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Grease a 13x9x2-inch pan and set aside. Prepare brownie mix following directions on package. Stir in 1/2 of the white baking pieces, all of the chocolate bits and 1/2 of the walnuts or pecans. Spread batter evenly in baking pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 31 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Spread the remaining chocolate bits evenly over the top and bake for another minute or two until chocolate melts.

Cool 5 minutes and cut into serving sized pieces or frost if desired.

Frosting: In a small bowl combine melted butter and hot water; stir in powdered sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Spoon over top of brownies. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup pecans. Cool about 1 1/2 hour or until frosting has set.

Makes about 24 brownies.