Death By Chocolate Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Chop 1 (8 oz.) package of chocolate and set aside.
3. 3
   Microwave the remaining squares until melted (at 30 second intervals, mixing after each to prevent burning) and mix until smooth.
4. 4
   Stir in sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla.
5. 5
   Add flour and baking powder and stir until well blended.
6. 6
   Stir in chopped chocolate and nuts.
7. 7
   Drop by 1/4 cup-fuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Bake 12-13 minutes or until cookies are puffed and feel set to the touch.
9. 9
   Cool on cookie sheet for one minute, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10. 10
    Makes about 1 1/2 dozen.