Becky's Brownies

I can't remember where I came across this recipe -- it's been with me for a long time -- but my grandma has dubbed it "Becky's Brownies." It's a delicious homemade brownie recipe and well worth the extra time involved, rather than just making a box mix. You can add some nuts if you like.

Ingredients:

- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups chocolate chips, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9x9 inch pan.

Combine sugar, butter, and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until smooth.

Transfer chocolate mixture to large bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Gradually blend in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in remaining chocolate chips.

Spread in prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool, then cut and serve.