Gigantic Chocolate Cookies

By RogRot

Ingredients

• 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) semisweet baking chocolate, divided
• 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Details

Servings 18

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Coarsely chop 1 pkg. of chocolate; set aside.
2. In a large microwaveable bowl, break up remaining pkg. of chocolate & microwave on high power for 1 to 2 min.; stir until chocolate is completely melted & smooth. Add brown sugar, flour, baking powder, butter, eggs, & vanilla; stir to mix well. Stir in chopped chocolate & nuts.
3. Drop by ¼-c.fuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 13 to 15 min., or till cookies puffed & tops dry. Cool slightly on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container till ready to serve.