Giant Double-Chocolate Nut Cookies

5 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped.....................1/2 t. real vanilla extract

7 T. sweet butter, softened....................................1 C. all-purpose flour

6-1/2 T. superfine sugar........................................pinch of salt

6-1/2 T. dark brown sugar...................................1/2 t. baking powder

1 large egg, beaten............................................... 2 oz. pecans or walnuts, chopped

3-1/2 oz. unsweetened (or white) chocolate, chopped

In a heatproof bowl, gently melt the 5 oz. chopped chocolate over a pan of barely simmering water. remove from heat & let cool

Meanwhile, beat the butter until creamy using a wooden spoon or electric mixer. add the sugars & beat again until light & fluffy. Gradually beat in the egg & vanilla, followed by the melted chocolate.

Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl & stir in. When thoroughly combined, work in the chopped nuts & chocolate pieces.

Put heaped Tablespoons of dough, spaced well apart, onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for about 12 to 15 minutes, until just firm. Cool for a couple of minutes on sheet, until firm enough to transfer to a rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Eat within 1 week, or freeze for up to a month. Yield: 16 cookies

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