- 6 tablespoons butter (no substitutes)
- 6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
- 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 tablespoon boiling water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- In a microwave or double boiler, melt butter and the chocolate squares; cool. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy; gradually add sugar. Dissolve coffee granules in water. Add coffee, vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture to egg mixture. Combine flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Drop by 1/3 cupfuls 4 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-17 minutes or until firm. Cool for 4 minutes before removing to wire racks.