Instructions: Combine flour and baking powder; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat combine 2 cups sugar, butter and chocolate, stirring until butter and chocolate are melted; remove from the heat. Gradually stir in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until well blended. Chill mixture for 1 hour. Stir in "M&Ms"rChocolate Mini Baking Bits; chill mixture an additional 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line cookie sheets with foil.

With sugar dusted hands, roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls into additional granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.Do not overbake. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in tightly covered container.

MAKES ABOUT 5 DOZEN COOKIES

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