Double chocolate drops

MAKES 3 DOZEN

1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup butter, melted

½ cup sugar

2 eggs

½ teaspoon vanilla

1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 teaspoons shortening

Slivered almonds, toasted, chopped, if desired

For cookies: Place 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring once, until melted and smooth (1 to 1½ minutes). Set aside.

Combine melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Add melted chocolate; continue beating until smooth. Reduce speed to low; add all remaining cookie ingredients. Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm (2 hours or overnight).

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto greased cookie sheets (refrigerate remaining dough between batches). Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until just set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.

For frosting: Place 1 cup mini chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring once, until melted and smooth (1 to 2 minutes). Frost cooled cookies. Sprinkle with chopped almonds, if desired.

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Nutrition facts per serving: 130 calories, 8 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 18 mg cholesterol, 15 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 22 mg sodium, 0 g fiber