1-1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided 1 cup all-purpose flour 7 tablespoons cocoa, divided 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup butter, melted 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1-1/4 cups hot water Sweetened whipped cream Chopped Walnuts Preheat oven to 350 deg. In bowl, stir together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, butter, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into 8 or 9-inch square pan. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and remaining 4 tablespoons cocoa; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter. Pour hot water over top; do not stir. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes. Spoon into dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top. Garnish with whipped cream and walnuts. About 8 servings. |