Chocolate Bliss Cookies

• 1 (8 ounce) package baker semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 (8 ounce) package baker semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped or 1 1/2 cups baker semisweet chocolate chunks
• 2 cups pecans (optional) or 2 cups walnuts (optional)

1. Microwave chocolate squares in large microwavable bowl on high 2 minutes.
2. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth.
3. Stir in sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla with wooden spoon until well blended.
4. Stir in flour and baking powder.
5. Stir in chopped chocolate and nuts.
6. Drop by scant 1/4 cupfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake at 350u0b0 for 13-14 minutes or until cookies are puffed and feel set to the touch.
8. Cool 1 minute, remove from cookie sheet.
9. Cool completely on wire racks.
10. Makes about 18 large cookies.
11. Note: if omitting nuts increase flour to 3/4 cup to prevent spreading.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-bliss-cookies-47522 (may not work)