1 heat oven to 350°F

in bowl, stir together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. stir in milk, butter and vanilla; beat until smooth.

Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into 8-or-9-inch square baking pan. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar and remaining 4 tablespoons cocoa; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter

Pour hot water over top; do not stir

bake 35 to 40 minutes. let stand 15 minutes.spoon into dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top.

Garnish with whipped cream and California walnuts. About 8 servings.