Chocolate lovers will gets triply excited when these cookies come out of the oven. These cookies have the texture and taste of a scrumptious fudge brownie and are topped off with tempting chocolate drizzle.

Ingredients: (Yield: 6 dozens)

• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• ¾ cup butter, cubed
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup baking cocoa
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups/12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 2 teaspoons shortening

Method:

Using a microwave, melt the 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 1½ cups chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked. Cool for 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 for 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container.