Super Brownies

3 1/2 dozen

These are so delicious. They are extremely rich and not very good for the
waist line. I got the recipe from The Best of Country Cooking 1999.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 2/3 cups (28 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3 tablespoons hot water
4 eggs
5 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped macadamia nuts or pecans, divided

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sugar. Remove from the
heat; stir in 2 cups chocolate chips until melted. Pour into a mixing bowl;
beat in water. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; beat into the chocolate
mixture until smooth. Stir in 2 cups of chocolate chips and 1 cup of nuts.
Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining chips
and nuts. Bake at 325° for 55 minutes or until the center is set (do not
overbake).