Chocolate Cookie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.
2. 2
   Melt butter and chocolate in a double boiler.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs well.
4. 4
   Add sugar to the eggs gradually, beating the mixture after each addition.
5. 5
   Add the raisins and vanilla to the egg mixture.
6. 6
   Add the flour, baking powder and salt to the egg mixture.
7. 7
   Stir in the nuts, if using them.
8. 8
   Preheat oven to 175C.
9. 9
   Grease a square cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Pour the dough in, taking care to level it out.
11. 11
    Bake for 25 minutes, until it turns a golden brown.
12. 12
    Cool before cutting into bars.