Death by Chocolate Cookies
Makes:
3 dozen
Total Time:
1 hr 30 min
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Category:
Cookies
Sub Category: Other
what you need
- 2 packages (16 squares) semi-sweet baking chocolate, divided
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
make it
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coarsely chop 8 squares (1 package) of the chocolate; set aside. Microwave remaining 8 squares chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla extract. Stir in flour and baking power. Stir in reserved chopped chocolate and nuts.
Drop by large tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 11 to 12 minutes or until cookies are puffed and feel set to the touch. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Sixteen ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips can be substituted for the squares.
