Black Forest Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Pour 3/4 cup chocolate chips into an uncovered large microwave-safe bowl.
3. 3
   Set remaining chips aside.
4. 4
   Microwave chips for 2 minutes on high.
5. 5
   Stir until chocolate is smooth.
6. 6
   Stir in brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla.
7. 7
   Add flour and baking powder, mixing until thoroughly combined.
8. 8
   Stir in remaining chocolate chips, craisins, and nuts.
9. 9
   Drop by tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Bake for 12 minutes or until cookies are puffed and set to the touch.
11. 11
    For a firmer cookie bake for 14 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes.
13. 13
    Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.