Best Ever Brownies
["1 stick butter plus 3 Tbsp.", "1 2/3 c. sugar, divided", "4 eggs", "1 c. flour", "1 lb. can Hershey's chocolate syrup", "1 c. chopped pecans, optional", "3 Tbsp. milk", "1/2 pkg. chocolate chips"]
["Cream 1 stick of butter and 1 cup of sugar.", "Add eggs, flour, chocolate syrup and nuts; mix well.", "Pour into greased and floured pan and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.", "Top with frosting when cool."]
["butter", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "chocolate syrup", "pecans", "milk", "chocolate chips"]