Chocolate-Pecan Brownies

3/4 cup all-purpose  flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons water
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate morsels
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped pecans (Optional. I've never added them. Maybe I ought to change the name to just Chocolate Brownies. You try it and send me some.)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.

In a small bowl, mix together flour and baking soda

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove immediately from heat.

Stir in 1 cup of chocolate morsels and vanilla extract until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.

Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Cool completely.

Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually stir in flour mixture until smooth.

Stir in remaining chocolate morsels and nuts and into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares.