Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cocoa and baking soda.
  2. Blend in 1/3 cup melted butter.
  3. Add boiling water, stir until well blended.
  4. Stir in sugar, eggs, and remaining butter.
  5. Add flour, vanilla, and salt.
  6. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips.
  7. Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes, or until brownie starts to pull away from sides of pan.
  8. Cool, cut into squares.