Ingredients
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped3/4 cup butter, cubed4 large eggs2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided2 teaspoons shortening
Preparation
In a microwave melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Stir in 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until easy to handle.
Preheat oven to 350°. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a microwave, melt remaining chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container.
