Preheat oven 375. Lightly grease cookie sheets; set aside, large mixing bowl beat butter, granulated & brown sugar, baking soda, then add eggs, vanilla, stir in melted chocolate. use wooden spoon stir in flour, white & chocolate pieces; add nuts if desired

1/4 cup dry measure or scoop, drop mounds of dough about 4 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets

Bake for 12-14 mins or until edges are firm. Cool on cookie sheets for 1 min. Transfer cookies to a wire rack & let cool. Makes 22 Cookies