Mounds Brownies

This recipe is adapted from the one my mother used to make during my youth. In my attempt to lose dairy in my diet, the butter has been replaced with coconut oil, hence the name of these brownies has the word, "Mounds," in it, because they taste like that candy!

So. Good.

Mounds Brownies
INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ cup flour
½ tsp baking soda
1 ½ cup sugar
2/3 cup coconut oil
4 tbsp water or brewed Choffy
24 oz (3 cups) dairy free chocolate chips, divided
2 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Mix sugar, butter, & water (or Choffy) - bring to a boil. Remove & add 1 ½ cup chocolate chips & vanilla. Cool completely. Add eggs, stir in remaining ingredients; rest of chocolate chips. Pour into greased 13 x 9 in pan. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes.