Moist and Minty Brownies

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons water
1 (10 ounce) package mint flavor semisweet
    chocolate morsels, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9-inch square baking pan.

In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

In small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and water. Bring just to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup mint chocolate morsels and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer to large mixer bowl. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour mixture and remaining 1/2 cup mint chocolate morsels. Spread in pan. Bake 25 to 35 minutes, just until center is set. Cool completely. Cut into 2 1/4-inch squares.

Makes 16 brownies.