Death By Chocolate Cookie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Coarsely chop 8 squares (1 package) of the chocolate; set aside.
3. 3
   Microwave remaining 8 squares chocolate in large microwavable bowl on High for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth.
5. 5
   Stir in sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla.
6. 6
   Stir in flour and baking powder.
7. 7
   Stir in reserved chopped chocolate and nuts.
8. 8
   Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Bake 12 to 13 minutes or until cookies are puffed and feel set to the touch.
10. 10
    Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
11. 11
    Makes 1 1/2 dozen cookies.