*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                    ONE BOWL CHOCOLATE BROWNIE COOKIE

Recipe By     : Ladies Home Journal (Dec 96)
Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies & Bars

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      squares       semisweet chocolate
   4      squares       unsweetened baking chocolate
   6      tablespoons   butter
   1 1/4  cups          sugar
   3                    eggs
   2      teaspoons     vanilla
   1      cup           flour
   1      teaspoon      baking powder
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   2      cups          chopped walnuts -- optional

Heat oven to 325F. Microwave chocolates and butter in large microwaveable
bowl on HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted,
stirring halfway through heating time. Stir until chocolate is completely
melted and smooth. Stir sugar into chocolate mixture until blended. Mix in
eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in nuts
(dough will be soft). Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie
sheet. Bake: 12 minutes or until set. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Cool 5 minutes;
remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely on wire rack. Store in airtight
container.



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NOTES : Instead of the semi-sweet baking chocolate, you can use 6 oz.
bittersweet baking chocolate squares.