Chocolate Chews 
Makes 3 1/2 dozen 

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
                   
1. Melt the chocolate chips in a heavy saucepan over very low
   heat. Stir to evenly melt. 
2. Cream together the butter and sugars until light. Beat in the
   eggs, one at a time. Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and
   baking soda. Add to the butter mixture slowly. Blend
   thoroughly. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a greased
   cookie sheet. 
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 mins. Let sit on cookie sheet
   for 1-2 mins before removing to a rack to cool.