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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9 inch baking pan.
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Melt chocolate chips in microwave, being careful not to over cook. Stir chips until smooth and cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
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Beat in eggs and vanilla.
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Stir in melted chocolate.
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In separate bowl, combine flour and baking soda. Stir gradually into batter then add walnuts if desired.
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Spread into baking dish.
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Bake at 350° for 16-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
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Cookie Dough Topping: In a small bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
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Add milk and vanilla and beat.
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Add flour gradually.
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Stir in chocolate chips.
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Drop by tablespoonfuls over cooled brownies and carefully spread over top, being careful not to tear top layer of brownies. (This is why it is important you let your brownies cool completely).
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Cut into squares and store in the refrigerator.