1/2 c. butter
6 tbsp. sugar
6 tbsp. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) chocolate chips (divided)
3/4 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

In an 8-inch square microwavable dish melt butter on HIGH for 1 minute. Add sugar and brown sugar; stir until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla; stir until well blended. Add flour, salt and baking soda; stir 50 strokes or until mixture is completely blended.

Add 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup nuts. Stir until blended. Spread out evenly in dish. Microwave on HIGH 6-8 minutes. Top of cake might have moist spots, but will finish cooking while cooling.

Place on countertop. Sprinkle on the other cup of chips. Wait 3 minutes. Spread out and sprinkle the 1/4 cup nuts. Cool.

Turn dish 1/4 turn every 2 minutes while baking if you don't have a carousel.