Death by Chocolate Cookies

Description
Contributed by Dorie Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes 1½ dozen.

Ingredients

 * 2 (16 sq.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate, divided
 * ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
 * ¼ cup butter or margarine
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 tsp vanilla
 * ½ cup flour
 * ¼ tsp baking powder
 * 2 cups chopped nuts

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Coarsely chop 8 squares (1 pkg.) of the chocolate, set aside.
 * 3) Microwave remaining 8 squares of chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on high 1 – 2 minutes.
 * 4) Stir in until chocolate is melted and smooth.
 * 5) Stir in sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla.
 * 6) Stir in flour and baking powder.
 * 7) Stir in reserved chopped chocolate and nuts.
 * 8) Drop by ¼ cup fulls onto ungreased cookie sheet (yes, it's cup).
 * 9) Bake 12 – 13 minutes or until cookies are puffed and feel set to the touch.
 * 10) Cool, 1 minute.
 * 11) Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.