One Bowl Chocolate Bliss Cookies

I made these to put on the treat plates I handed out to our neighbors they are very good and easy. Be warned they are rich.(Just how I like them.)

16oz of semisweet chocochips or baker's chocolate

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, slightly softened

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup flour

1/4 tsp. baking powder

2 cups chopped nuts of your choice

Preheat oven to 350*F. Coarsely chop 8 oz of chocolate (if baker squares), set aside.

Microwave remaining 8oz chocolate squares in large microwaveable bowl on high 2 min., stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

Add sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla; stir until well blended. Add flour and baking powder; mix well. Stir in chopped chocolate and nuts.

Place on ungreased baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 12 to 13 min. or until cookies are puffed and shiny. Cool 1 min. before removing from pan.

makes about 2 dozen