Minty Fudge Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 c Flour; Unbleached
• 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1 c Sugar
• 1/2 c Butter
• 3 tb ;Water
• 1 1/2 c Mint-Chocolate Chips
• 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 3 Eggs; Large
• 1 c Nuts; Chopped Walnut Halves; Optional
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. In medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and water; bring JUST TO A BOIL. Remove from heat.
4. Add mint-chocolate chips and vanilla extract; stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
5. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Stir in nuts.
6. Spread into a greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan.
7. Bake at 324 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes.
8. Cool completely on wire rack, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
9. Garnish with walnut halves, if desired.