Created by Cupcake33 on January 22, 2017
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9X13 inch pan.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine cocoa and baking soda. Blend in 1/3 cup melted butter. Add boiling water and stir until well blended. If mixture is really hot, cool a few minutes or it will cook the eggs. Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining butter.
Step 3: Mix in the flour, vanilla, and salt.
Step 4: Stir in nuts (if using) and chocolate chips.
Step 5: Pour into buttered pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.