chocolate bliss cookies

1 pkg (8 oz) semi sweet baking chocolate
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 cups nuts (or nut meal)
1 pkg (8 oz) semi sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
(or 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chunks or chips)

Microwave chocolate squares in a large bowl on high for 2 mins.
Stir until melted and smooth.
Stir in sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla with a wooden spoon until well blended.
Stir in flour and baking powder.
Stir in chopped chocolate and nuts.
Drop by scant 1/4 c. on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 for 13-14 mins or until puffed and set.
Cool 1 min.
Remove from sheets.
Cool completely on wire racks.
Makes 18 large cookies.