Chocolate brownies are a welcome snack after a full day at school. Or treat the office to some homebaked goodies!

Chewy Chocolate Brownies

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons water
1 (8-ounce) box NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bars, broken into pieces
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional )

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
2. Microwave sugar, butter and water in a large, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH power for 3 minutes or until mixture boils, stirring once. Add baking bars; stir until melted.
3. Add eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition until well blended. Stir in vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda and salt; stir well. Stir in nuts. Pour into prepared baking pan.
4. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out still slightly sticky. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Makes 24 (2 dozen) brownies.

For Sauce Pan Method: Bring sugar, butter and water in medium saucepan just to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Proceed as above.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/24 of recipe): Calories: 130 Calories from Fat: 60 Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g Cholesterol: 30 mg Sodium: 70 mg Carbohydrates: 16 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 11 g Protein: 2 g

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