Double Chocolate Walnut Brownie Drops - 26 Pieces

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 11⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in 8 pieces 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 large egg 11⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2⁄3 cup mini chocolate morsels 2⁄3 cup chopped walnuts powdered sugar for garnish

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 151 (48% from fat) • carb. 18g• pro. 2g • fat 8g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 18mg • sod. 59mg • calc. 15mg • fiber 1g

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over hot water or in a microwave according to manufacturer’s directions. Let cool. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment or nonstick baking liner sheets. Place the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; mix on Speed 1 for 20 seconds to combine. Reserve. Place the butter and sugars in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 1 for 30 seconds, then mix on Speed 3 until light and fluffy, 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing on Speed 2 until combined, 20 seconds. Add melted, cooled chocolate, mix 20 seconds on Speed 1. Add flour mixture, mix on Speed 1 until combined, 30 seconds. Add chocolate morsels and walnuts, mix on Speed 1 to blend, 10 seconds. Scoop out dough in 11⁄2 tablespoon amounts onto prepared baking sheets. (For ease, speed and uniformity, you may use a #40 ice cream scoop.) Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes. Let cool on pans 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Just before serving, dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.