Fudge Brownies

• 3/4 cup cocoa, unsweetened
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Combine cocoa and baking soda in mixing bowl; blend in 1/3 cup of the vegetable oil. Add boiling water and stir until thickened. Stir in sugar, eggs, and remaining vegetable oil; stir until batter is smooth. Stir in flour, vanilla, and salt, mixing until well blended. Fold in chopped nuts. Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan on rack.