Double Decadent Chocolate Cookies

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Five Star Ghirardelli Double Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 bags (11.5 oz each) Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Chips (or the best you

can find)

1/2 stick softened butter

3/4 C brown sugar, packed

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 C all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp. baking powder

2 C chopped walnuts, (optional)

Preheat oven to 350

Place 1 1/3C of chips in a large bowl and microwave on HIGH power for 1-2

minutes. Remove & stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. If not

melted, microwave for additional 30-second increments until smooth. Stir in

butter with a wooden spoon until blended. Add brown sugar and stir. Add

eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Stir flour with baking powder in a

small bowl; add to chocolate mixture and mix slowly until blended. Fold in

reserved chips and nuts. Mixture will seem thin. Place bowl in

refrigerator for 5 minutes. Drop by heaping tablespoon onto an ungreased

baking sheet. (non-stick is the best but when I bake on non-stick, I use a

little Pam then wipe most of it off)

Bake for 12-14 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on sheet then transfer to wire

rack (or if you are like me, your mouth)

Makes about 18 cookies.

Enjoy, Cheryl in CA