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Preheat oven to 350F Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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Microwave sugar, butter and water in large microwave-safe bowl on high power for 4-5 minutes or until mixture bubbles, stirring once.
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Remove from heat.
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Add chocolate baking squares; stir until melted.
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Stir in eggs one at a time until incorporated.
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Stir in vanilla.
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Add flour, baking soda and salt; stir well.
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Stir in nuts.
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Pour into prepared baking pan.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or untill wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky.
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Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
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FOR THE SAUCEPAN METHOD: Heat sugar, butter and water in medium saucepan just to boiling, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat.
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Add chocolate baking squares; stir until melted.
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Proceed as above.
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CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE VARIATION; Prepare brownie batter; do not pour in pan.
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Beat 8oz.
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softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoons vanilla in small mixer bowl until smooth.
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Beat in 1 egg.
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pour brownie batter into pan.
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Spoon cream cheese mixture over top; swirl with spoon.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE BROWNIE VARIATION: Prepare brownie batter without nuts; do not pour into pan; combine 1/2 cup peanut butter, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons milk in microwave-safe bowl.
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Microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir until smooth.
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Pour brownie batter into pan.
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Spoon peanut butter mixture over top; swirl with spoon.
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Bake 20-25 minutes.
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ROCKY ROAD BROWNIE VERSION: Prepare brownie batter without nuts; Bake as directed.
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While still hot, sprinkle the 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows, 1/3 cup chopped nuts, and 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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Bake for another 2-3 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed and chocolate chips are shiny.