Heat oven to 350°
Coarsely chop 8 squares (1 pkg) chocolate; set aside.
Microwave remaining 8 squares in a large bowl on high for 1-2 minutes. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth.
Stir in sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla.
Stir in flour and baking powder.
Stir in reserved chocolate and nuts.
Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12-13 minutes until cookies are puffed and feel set to the touch.
Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe submitted by truesunn on 3/15/00