Baker's One Bowl Death by Chocolate Cookies

2 pkg (16 oz) Baker's semi-sweet baking choc, divided
3/4 cup firm packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 cups chopped nuts (opt)

Preheat oven to 350. Coarsely chop 8 squares of choc, set aside. Microwave remaining 8 squares in large bowl on high 1-2 min. Stir until choc is melted and smooth. Stir in sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in rest of chocolate and nuts. Drop on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12-13 min or until cookies are puffed and feel set to the touch. Cool on cookie sheet 1 min.

makes: 1 1/2 dozen cookies