• Cooking Time: 10-15
• Servings: about 3 dozen
• Preparation Time: 15-20
• 2 cups (12 oz) chocolate chips, divided
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 T margarine (or butter), softened
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

1. Microwave 1 cup chocolate chips until melted and cool. Cream sugar, butter, and vanilla; stir in melted chocolate and eggs.
3. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Gradually blend in chocolate mixture. Stir in remaining chocolate chips. Cover dough and chill until firm.
5. Shape into 1 1/2" balls and roll in powdered sugar. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 10-15 minutes at 350°. Cool for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks and cool completely.

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