4 sq. Baker's semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, slightly softened
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped walnuts (opt.)
4 sq. Baker's semi-sweet chocolate

Melt 1 square chocolate in microwave on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes or until almost melted, stirring after each minute. Remove from microwave. Stir until completely melted. Set aside. Cut 3 squares chocolate into large (1/2 inch) chunks; set aside.

Beat butter, sugars, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 square melted chocolate. Mix in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in chocolate chunks and walnuts. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets. Remove and finish cooling on wire racks.

Melt 4 square chocolate in microwave on HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until almost melted, stirring after each minute. Remove from microwave. Stir until completely melted. Dip 1/2 of each cookie into melted chocolate. Let stand on waxed paper until chocolate is firm.

Makes about 2 dozen cookies. Prep time: 30 minutes; chill time: 30 minutes; baking time: 8 minutes.