ONE BOWL DEATH BY CHOCOLATE COOKIE

ONE BOWL DEATH BY CHOCOLATE COOKIE image

Yield 1 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pkg (16 squares) Semi-sweet baking chocolate, divided
3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
1/2 c flour
1/4 t baking powder
2 c chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350. Coarsely chop 8 squares (1 pkg.) of the chocolate; set aside. Microwave remaining 8 squares chocolate in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 1-2 minutes. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in reserved chopped chocolate and nuts. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12-13 minutes or until cookies are puffed and feel set to the touch. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.