Chocolate Brownie Recipe With PecansTry this brownie recipe for anyone who is crazy about the chocolate and pecan combination. Or, make some to place in a homemade gift basket. 
Ingredients:3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup sugar 5-1/2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons water 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl and set aside. Combine sugar, butter, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring just to a boil and promptly remove pan from heat. Add half of the chocolate chips (1 cup) and the vanilla and stir until melted and mixture is smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, to the chocolate mixture and mix well. Gradually stir in the flour mixture, remaining chocolate chips (1 cup), and the pecans. Spread evenly in a buttered 9 inch square baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the baking pan before cutting into squares. Option: You can substitute chopped walnuts or your personal favorite nuts for the pecans in this brownie recipe.
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