Prep: 15 min    Bake: 10 min per batch

Makes: 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 (1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, chopped
• 3 cups semisweet chocolate morsels, divided
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted

Preparation

1. Combine butter, unsweetened chocolate, and 1 1/2 cups chocolate morsels in a large heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter and chocolate melt; cool.

2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

3. Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla at medium speed with an electric mixer. Gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture, beating well. Add chocolate mixture; beat well. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups chocolate morsels and pecans.

4. Drop dough by 2 tablespoons 1 inch apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

5. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool slightly on baking sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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Recipe can be found at:

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/brownie-cookies