Death by Chocolate Cookies

2 pkg. semi-sweet baking chocolate

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup flour

1/4 tsp. baking powder

2 cups chopped nuts

Coarsely chop one package chocolate.  Microwave remaining chocolate in large bowl 1 to 2 minutes.  Stir until melted and smooth.  Stir in sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla, then flour and baking powder.  Stir in chopped chocolate and nuts.  Drop heaping tablespoonsful  onto ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 13 minutes until cookies are puffed.  Don't over bake.  Cool 1 minute.  Transfer to rack and cool completely.