Chocolate Bliss Cookies

Whoever named these cookies knew what they were talking about. When you first bite into one, that is exactly how you feel. Pure bliss!

These are AMAZING! The chocolate taste is very intense and rich. The texture is smooth and chewy all at once. I don't even know how to describe it. You will have to try them for yourself, then write back and let me know what words YOU would use to describe them!

These are super easy to make too, you don't need a mixer. Mix it all with your wooden spoon.

The original recipe called for 2 whole cups of chopped walnuts but I felt that was too much, what with the price of walnuts and all. I increased the flour a bit and cut the walnuts in half. I also found that the 2nd batch turned out better than the first. Letting the cookie dough "rest" in the bowl for about 20 min. before you scoop and bake them is very helpful to let the melted chocolate and butter solidify a bit.  They won't spread as much.

This recipe came from a Baker's Chocolate advertisement.

Chocolate Bliss Cookies

1 pkg. (8 squares) Baker's Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, at room temp
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350-F.

In a large microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate on high for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.  Stir in brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla and mix until well-blended. Stir in the flour and baking powder. Add chocolate chips and walnuts.

Scoop with 2" cookie scoop onto ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake for 13-15 minutes or until cookies are puffed and feel set to the touch. Do not over-bake.  Cool 1 minute then remove from cookie sheets to wire racks to cool completely.

Happy Baking!