3/4 c. all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. water
1 pkg. (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate pieces
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
Ice cream, optional

In small bowl, mix flour and baking soda. Set aside. In small saucepan, combine butter, sugar and water. Bring just to a boil; remove from heat.

Add 1 cup chocolate pieces and the vanilla and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.

Gradually add flour mixture, beating until smooth. Stir in remaining chocolate pieces and the nuts. Spread in greased 9 inch square baking pan.

Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack. Then cut into 16 squares. Serve with ice cream, if used.