BAKE at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes. MAKES about 3 dozen. Sift together the flour and soda. Beat eggs until foamy. Gradually add brown sugar and continue beating until well blended. Stir in 1/2 cup butter, melted, unsweetened chocolate, and vanilla. Add the sifted dry ingredients and nuts. Mix thoroughly. Turn into greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 25 to 35 minutes. (For a very moist bar, bake only 25 minutes.) Cool. Drizzle with a mixture of melted chocolate and 1 teaspoon butter. Cut into bars or squares. *For use with Pillsburys Best Self-Rising Flour, omit soda. NOTES : "Senior Winner in Pillsburys 9th Grand National Recipe and Baking Contest by G. Merle Dotson, Washington, D.C. Adapted by Ann Pillsbury." Recipe by: Best Loved Foods of Christmas, Pillsbury, undated booklet Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #841 by NGavlak@aol.com on Oct 12, 1997