Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, cut into small chunks
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 3 cups (18 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided as described in recipe
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted

Method

  • Combine butter, unsweetened chocolate, and 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chips in a large, heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter and chocolate melt. Cool.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla at medium with an electric mixer. Add dry ingredients, beating well. Add chocolate mixture, remaining chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Using medium cookie scoop, drop 1 inch apart onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.