Instructions: Place butter in a saucepan large enough to mix all the ingredients and melt gently.

Remove from heat. Stir in half the chocolate bits until melted.

Stir in sugars until well mixed.

Add egg. Stir to combine.

Sift flour and baking powder and add to egg mixture with remaining chocolate bits and vanilla. Mix to combine.

Chill in refrigerator for one hour.

Measure out 1/4 cupfuls and roll into balls.

Place on a baking tray and press out with a fork.

Bake at 180 C for 15-17 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked.

NOTES : Makes 15

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