Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°.
  2. Grease a 13x9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In large bowl, using a wooden spoon, stir together cocoa, powder and baking soda.
  4. Blend in 1/3 cup of the melted butter.
  5. Add boiling water and stir until mixture thickens.
  6. Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining 1/3 cup of the melted butter.
  7. Add flour, vanilla and salt, blend well.
  8. Stir in chocolate-covered raisins and nuts.
  9. Spread batter evenly in pan.
  10. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan.
  11. Transfer pan to wire rack and cool completely.
  12. Cut into 32 bars.