Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

brought by Jamie Cook

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

6 tablespoons butter, softened

1 cup white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 eggs

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1.     Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

2.     Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips over low heat. Cream butter and sugar. Add melted chocolate chips and vanilla; beat in eggs; add flour mixture and remaining chocolate chips.

3.     Wrap in plastic and freeze until firm (about 20 minutes).

4.     Make small balls (1 inch); roll in confectioners' sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cool on wire rack.