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Chocolate Truffle Cookies

4 (1 ounce) squares Baker’s unsweetened chocolate
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter
3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

In a double boiler, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup of the chocolate chips, and the butter stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, whip eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and the chocolate mixture until well mixed. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a small bowl; gradually stir into the chocolate mixture. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Cover dough and chill for 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll chilled dough into 1 inch balls. Place on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart.Bake for 9-10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.