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Ultimate Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie

OK, I admit it - I am a chocoholic! Of course, double chocolate is Nirvana to those of us who really  love the good stuff. Enjoy this summer treat for kids and adults alike!

• Ingredients:

  • 4 c. (24 ounce package) nestle toll house semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided

  • 2 2/3 c. all purpose flour

  • 1 tsp. Baking soda

  • 1 tsp. Salt

  • 1 c. (2 sticks) of butter or margarine

  • 1 c. packed brown sugar

  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

  • 3 eggs

• PREHEAT: preheat oven to 375 degrees F

• MELT: 2 cups of morsels in small, heavy duty saucepan over lowest possible heat.  When morsels begin to melt, remove from heat; stir.  Return to heat for a few seconds at a time, stirring until smooth.  Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.

• BEAT: butter, brown sugar,granulated sugar and vanilla exract in a large mixer bowl.  Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in melted chocolate.  Gradually beat in flour mixture.  Stir in remaining morsels.  Drop by rounded tablespoon onton ungreased baking sheets.

• BAKE: for 8 to 9 minutes or until cookies are puffed.  Cool for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.