Ingredients

  • 7 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Method

  • Chop chocolate and melt with 3 tablespoons butter or margarine in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir until melted. Remove from hot water and cool slightly.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
  • Beat together sugar and eggs until thick and creamy. Mix in vanilla and melted chocolate. Add flour mixture until well blended. Add chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls about 1-1/2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 8 minutes or until tops are cracked and shiny. Cool on sheet 3-5 minutes. Remove to racks to cool completely.