Chocolate Dream Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Line the sheet pans with foil and set aside.
2. 2
   Melt half of the dark chocolate with the butter in the top of a double boiler until smooth.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, roughly chop the remaining chocolate and set aside.
5. 5
   To make cookie batter, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a small bowl, set aside.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and light yellow, about 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Stir in flour mixture and melted chocolate, beat for 1 minute.
8. 8
   Fold in the chopped chocolate and nuts.
9. 9
   Drop rounded teaspoons of batter onto the prepared cookie sheet pans about 2 inches apart.
10. 10
    Bake in a preheated, 325 degreesF oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until just firm.
11. 11
    Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes before removing from the cookie sheet pans.