1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. salad oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tbsp. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. chocolate chips

Dissolve soda in boiling water let cool. Combine egg, sugar, oil and vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with soda mixture. Sprinkle with brown sugar and chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes in a 9 x 13 greased and floured pan.