1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz.) pkg. Nestle toll house semi sweet chocolate morsels, divided
6 tbsp. (3/4 stick) butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
Confectioners' sugar

In bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Over hot (not boiling) water, melt 1 cup Nestle toll house semi sweet chocolate chips. Stirring until smooth. In bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add melted chips and vanilla. Beat in eggs. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup chips.

Wrap dough in plastic wrap; freeze until firm. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into 1" ball; coat with confectioners' sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until tops appear cracked. Let stand for 5 minutes on cookie sheet. Cool completely. NOTE: To microwave morsels in bowl on high powder 1 minute; stir. Microwave on high power 30 seconds longer, stir until smooth.