1 1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. butter
1/4 c. water
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts (opt.)

In small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and water. Bring just to boil. Remove from heat. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until chocolate melts. Transfer chocolate mixture to large bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time. In small bowl combine flour, soda and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to chocolate batter. Blend in nuts. Spread in greased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake for 50 minutes at 325 degrees. Makes 4 dozen 1 1/2" squares.