Ingredients

Yield: 15 cookies

• 5 1/2 oz.  Bittersweet chocolate, in chips or small chunks

• 5 1/2 oz.  butter, softened

• 3 oz. brown sugar

• 3 oz. white sugar

• 1 large egg

• 8 oz. plain flour

• 1/2  tsp. baking powder

• 1/2  tsp. salt

• 1/2  cup chopped nuts

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 1 or 2 tablespoons melted butter

• 15 chocolate truffles

Directions

1. Turn oven to 375°F

2. In a bowl, place the softened butter and beat with a wooden spoon until creamy. Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix well.

3. Stir in flour, nuts, chocolate chips and milk, and mix until you have a soft and moist dough.

4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5. Scoop spoonfuls of dough into the baking sheet, flattening with the bottom of a wet spoon. Place a chocolate truffle in the middle, and then cover with a small scoop of dough on top.

6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden but soft.

7. Remove from oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool down completely.