Chocolate Extremes

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   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

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   In the top of a double boiler set over simmering water, combine the finely chopped bittersweet chocolate, butter and espresso.

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   Stir occasionally until smooth.

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   Set aside to cool slightly.

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   Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer, combine eggs and sugar and whip until the mixture is light in color and increases substantially in volume, about 10 minutes.

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   Beat in the vanilla extract.

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   Stir in the melted chocolate.

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   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder and fold them into the chocolate mixture until just combined.

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   Fold in the pecans and chocolate chunks.

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    Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

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    Drop the batter by heaping tablespoons onto the paper, leaving about 2 inches between each.

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    Bake until the cookies are slightly puffed and cracked on the outside but gooey inside, about 10 to 14 minutes.

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    Cool on the cookie sheets.

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