Fudge Cookies

This recipe came from Better Homes and Gardens magazine many years ago.
I saved the recipe aside for my fudge loving husband.  These cookies pack more chocolate flavor than any other cookie I've ever made.

In double boiler, combine

• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate pieces, 
• 2 Tablespoons margarine, and 
• 2 sqares of baking chocolate.

In a side bowl, prepare a mix of

• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 
• a dash of salt, and 
• 1/4 cup flour.

Keep an eye on your melting chocolate, stirring frequently, prepare

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs

When chocolate mixture is completely melted, move to mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.  Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla and beat well.  Add dry mix and beat until well mixed.
Stir in

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Drop by heaping teaspoons onto lightly greased cookie sheet (or parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until edges of cookies are firm, and top of cookie is dull and cracked.  Cool on cookie sheet for an additional 2 minutes to allow the cookies to complete setting. Transfer to wire racks to cool thoroughly.