Chocolate Dipped Brownies

• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1/3 c. margarine
• 2 T. water
• 1 c. chocolate chips
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 c. flour
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/4 t. baking soda
• 1/2 c. chocolate chips

Bring the sugar and margarine to a boil. Remove from heat. Add the water and 1 c. chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted. Cool for about 5 minutes. Beat the eggs in one at a time. Combine the dry ingredients, then stir into the melted mixture. Stir in 1/2 c. chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 9″ x 9″ pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool on the counter. Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes, but do not let them freeze!

• MELT:
• 2 c. chocolate chips
• 2 T. shortening

Cut the bars into bite size pieces. Dip each one into the chocolate and then set onto waxed paper or parchment paper to harden. Store in a cool place but not a COLD place like the refrigerator.