Quick& Chewy Chocolate Drops

* Exported from MasterCook *

Quick & Chewy Chocolate Drops

Recipe By : Eric Hunt <ehunt@bga.com>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 oz Hershey's semi-sweet baking chocolate,
broken into pieces
1/4 c butter or margarine, softened (1/2 stick)
1/2 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 ts vanilla extract
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/4 t baking powder
1/2 c chopped nuts (optional)

Heat oven to 350 deg F. In small microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate.
Microwave at high (100%) 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is melted
when stirred; cool slightly. In large mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar
until well blended. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Blend in melted
chocolate, flour and baking powder. Stir in nuts, if desired. Drop by
rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or
until almost set. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool
completely. About 2 dozen cookies.

(From Hershey's chocolate package)







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