Ghirardelli Ultimate Double Chocolate Cookies Recipes

GHIRARDELLI ULTIMATE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Steps:

• In double boiler over hot water, melt the bittersweet chocolate chips and butter. In large bowl with electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar until thick; stir in chocolate mixture. In small bowl, stir together flour and baking powder. Stir into chocolate mixture. Gently mix in semi-sweet chocolate chips and walnuts.
• On a sheet of plastic wrap, form dough into two logs, each 2 inches in diameter and about 8 inches long. Wrap tightly; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. (Dough can also be frozen; thaw in refrigerator before proceeding with recipe.).
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unwrap dough. With sharp knife, cut into 3/4 inch slices. Place slices 1 1/2 inches apart on greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 12-14 minutes or until shiny crust forms on top but interior is still soft.
• Cool on baking sheet.

GHIRARDELLI DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Break chocolate bar into 1" pieces, Melt semi-sweet chocolate according to melting instructions, (I use a double-boiler on the stovetop).
• Stir in brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla.
• In separate bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
• Add flour mixture to the chocolate mixture, mixing well.
• Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
• Drop by 1/4 cup onto ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake 12-14 minutes.
• Cool 1 minute on baking sheet, remove to wire cooling racks.