Instructions: Heat oven to 350x F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan. In medium bowl stir together cocoa and baking soda; blend in 1/3 c. melted butter. Add boiling water; stir until mixture thickens. Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining 1/3 c. melted butter, stir until smooth. Add flour, vanilla and salt; blend well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan. Cut into squares.

Makes about 36 brownies.

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