Prepare the dough ahead and refrigerate. Then bake these chocolate cookies the next day.
| 1/4 |
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cup LAND O LAKES® Butter |
| 4 |
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(1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate |
| 2 |
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cups all-purpose flour |
| 2 |
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cups sugar |
| 4 |
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eggs |
| 2 |
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teaspoons baking powder |
| 1/2 |
|
teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 |
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cup chopped walnuts or pecans |
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Powdered sugar |
Melt butter and chocolate in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth (8 to 10 minutes). Cool completely (30 minutes).
Combine melted chocolate mixture, 1 cup flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder and salt in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes). Stir in remaining flour and nuts by hand. Cover; refrigerate (2 hours).
Heat oven to 300°F. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Place 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until set.
