Shelly's Recipe

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Category: Cookies

2 pkg (16 squares) semi-sweet baking chocolate, divided
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 cups chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350. Coarsely chop 8 squares (1 pkg) of the chocolate; set aside.

Microwave remaining 8 squares chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla extract. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in reserved chopped chocolate and nuts. Drop by 1/4 cupsful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes or until cookies are puffed and feel set to the touch. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.