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Chocolate Dipped Brownies

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons water
4 cups (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons shortening
Chopped pecans, jimmies and/or nonpareils, optional

In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and water to a boil over medium heat.
Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla until smooth.
Cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in 1
cup chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at
325° for 35 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Place in
the freezer for 30-40 minutes or until firm (do not freeze completely). Cut into
bars. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining chips with shortening; stir

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until smooth. Using a small fork, dip brownies to completely coat; shake off
excess. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with pecans, jimmies
and/or nonpareils if desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight
container.

Yield: 3 dozen.