Ingredients

1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons water
4 ounces Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Bars, broken into pieces
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 13x9-inch baking pan. Slowly heat the sugar, butter and water in a saucepan until mixture is bubbly.Stir Once. This can also be done in a large microwave-safe bowl on high power.  Remove from heat. Add baking bars; stir until melted.

Add in eggs one at a time until incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda and salt; stir well. Stir in nuts. Pour into prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.