Chewy Chocolate Brownies
["3/4 c. sugar", "1/2 c. butter", "2 Tbsp. water", "8 oz. semisweet chocolate", "2 large eggs", "2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. flour", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Grease 9x13 pan.", "Bring sugar, butter and water to a boil.", "(Microwave works well.)", "Add chocolate and stir until melted.", "Add eggs, vanilla and mix well.", "Add dry ingredients.", "Bake 16-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out sticky."]
["sugar", "butter", "water", "semisweet chocolate", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "nuts"]