DEATH BY CHOCOLATE COOKIES

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup flour
½ cup butter or margarine
¼ tsp baking powder
2 cups chopped nuts
2 eggs

Heat oven to 350. Melt 1½ cups chocolate chips in bowl in microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. Stir until melted and smooth. Stir in sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in remaining 1½ cups chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by ¼-cupfuls onto baking sheet. Bake 12-13 minutes, until cookies set. (Makes 18 cookies.)