1 1/4 c  Flour; Unbleached               1 1/2 c  Mint-Chocolate Chips; *
   1/2 ts Baking Soda                     1 1/2 ts Vanilla Extract
   1/2 ts Salt                                3 ea Eggs; Large
     1 c  Sugar                               1 c  Nuts; Chopped
   1/2 c  Butter                              1 x  Walnut Halves; Optional
     3 tb ;Water                         
 *  Chips should be 1 bag (10 oz) of Mint-Chocolate Chips from Nestles.
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 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.  In a small bowl, combine flour, baking
 soda, and salt; set aside.  In medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and
 water; bring JUST TO A BOIL.  Remove from heat.  Add mint-chocolate chips
 and vanilla extract; stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
 Transfer to a large bowl.  Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each
 addition.  Gradually blend in flour mixture.  Stir in nuts.  Spread into a
 greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan.  Bake at 324 degrees F for 30 to 35
 minutes.  Cool completely on wire rack, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
 Garnish with walnut halves, if desired.
                
                 Yields       
                12 servings                
