Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients: 

2 2/3 cups Ghirardelli Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs 
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips in a bowl and set aside.

Place another 1 1/3 cups of chocolate chips in a large bowl and microwave on HIGH power for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. If not melted, microwave for additional 30-second increments until smooth. Stir in butter with a wooden spoon until blended. Add brown sugar and stir. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Stir flour with baking powder in a small bowl; add to chocolate mixture and mix slowly until blended. Fold in reserved chocolate chips and nuts. Place bowl in refrigerator for 5 minutes. Drop by heaping tablespoon onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 12 – 14 minutes.

Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to wire rack.