Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 . Grease a 13 x 9" baking pan.

In a medium bowl combine flour and baking soda with a wire whisk. Set aside.

In a glass bowl, add a stick of salted butter covered by 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave on DEFROST for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave on DEFROST for 2 more minutes. Stir well.

Beat with a mixer the chocolate mixture and sugar until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly add the vanilla; then the water, a tablespoon at a time.

Scrape down sides of bowl. Then add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually add the flour mixture, blending at low speed. Add remaining 1 c. of chocolate chips. Add white chips and stir with a spoon until well distributed.

Spread batter into prepared baking pan. Pour 1/2 c. additional white chips on top to decorate. Bake 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out just slightly moist. Cool to room temperature. Cover well and refrigerate until cold. Cut into bars and serve.

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