1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. water
12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional

Cook sugar, butter and water in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils. Remove from heat; immediately stir in 1 cup chips, stirring until melted. Stir in eggs and vanilla until blended.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to chocolate mixture. Stir in 1 cup chips and the nuts. Pour into greased 9-inch square pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely; cut into bars. Makes 1 1/2 dozen bars.