1/3 cup butter2/3 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup chopped walnuts1 egg yolk, beaten1 tablespoon water2 teaspoons baking powder
Beat butter until soft, then add sugar and baking powder. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Add cocoa and as much flour as you can by mixer. Add the remainder by hand. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
Divide dough into two equal parts. Shape into 9 x 2 x 1 inch loaves. Place on sheet 4 inches apart. Brush with mixture of water and yolk.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cool on sheet for 30 minutes.
Cut loaves into thick slices diagonally. Lay cut side down and bake at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes. Turn over and bake other side for 10 to 15 minutes until dry. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
