1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1 c. chopped walnuts

Cream butter and gradually add sugars, beating well at medium speed with electric mixer. Add eggs and vanilla beating well.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in chocolate chunks and walnuts. Refrigerate dough at least 1 hour.

Drop dough by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool slightly on cookie sheets. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Makes 4 dozen.