Baker's One Bowl Chocolate Bliss Cookies

1) Pre-heat oven to 350°F.

2) Chop 8 chocolate squares; set aside.

3) Microwave remaining 8 chocolate squares in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min., stirring after 1 min.

4) Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

5) Add butter; stir until melted.

6) Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla.

7) Add flour and baking powder; mix well.

8) Stir in chopped chocolate and nuts.

9) Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets.

10)BAKE 12 to 13 min. or until cookies are puffed and shiny.

11)Cool 1 min.; remove from baking sheets to wire racks.

12)Cool completely.

Chef's Note & Story

(Note: If omitting nuts, increase flour to 3/4 cup to prevent excessive spreading of cookies as they bake.)