MOCHA CHOCOLATE - CHIP COOKIES 
3 c. mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate (4 sq.)
1/2 c. butter (1 stick)
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tbsp. instant coffee powder
2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Melt 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, butter and unsweetened chocolate in microwave. When smooth remove and cool a little bit. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line baking sheets with parchment.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt in bowl, keep separate. Combine eggs, sugar, coffee powder and vanilla; beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate mixture, then flour. Add remaining chocolate chips and pecans.

Drop on pans by teaspoonful. Bake until cookies are crackled and shiny on top. Bake for 8 minutes only or they will not be chewy inside. Cool completely before removing from pan. Makes 5 dozen.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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