Two-tone Fudge Brownies

Submitted by Kim

1 C semi-sweet choc. chips
1/2 C Butter, softened
1 C sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1-1/4 C flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 C nuts-opt.
COOKIE DOUGH LAYER
1/2 C butter, softened
1/2 C packed brown sugar
1/4 C sugar
3 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 C flour
1 C semi-sweet choc. chips

In microwave, melt 1 C. chocolate chips. Cool slightly. In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in melted chocolate. Combine flour and baking soda; add to batter. Stir in nuts. Spread into a greased 9x13x2 baking pan. Bake 350 for 16-22 min. Cool .

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in milk and vanilla. Gradually add flour. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by tbsp. over cooled brownies; carefully spread over top. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator