Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies III

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

6 tablespoons butter, softened

1 cup white sugar

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

2 eggs

½ cup confectioners sugar

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips over low heat. Cream butter and sugar. Add melted chocolate chips and vanilla; beat in eggs; add flour mixture and remaining chocolate chips.

Wrap in plastic and freeze until firm (about 20 minutes).

Make small balls (1 inch); roll in confectioners sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cool on wire rack.