Awesome Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 and grease a 9x13 pan.
2. 2
   Combine cocoa and baking soda, whisk together and stir in 1/3 cup of the melted butter.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   add boiling water and stir till thickened.
5. 5
   Stir in sugar, eggs, remaining 1/3 cup of melted butter and vanilla.
6. 6
   Blend in flour and salt.
7. 7
   Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired.
8. 8
   Spread batter in pan and bake at 350 for about 35 to 40 mins.
9. 9
   do not overbake.
10. 10
    cool and cut into bars.