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* 2 packages (16 Squares) semi-sweet baking chocolate, divided
* 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
* 1/4 cup butter or margarine
* 2 eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 1/2 cup flour
* 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 2 cups chopped nuts (optional)

Heat oven 350°F.

Coarsely chop 8 squares (1 package) of the chocolate; set aside.

Microwave remaining 8 squares chocolate in large bowl on high 1-2 minutes. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Stir in sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and baking powder.

Stir in reserved chopped chocolate and nuts.

Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 12 to 13 minutes or until cookies are puffed and feel set to the touch.

Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen cookies.