Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 sticks butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
12 oz. milk chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
24 to 30 whole, shelled peanuts

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. In a double boiler, melt the semisweet chocolate over hot, not simmering water. Set aside to cool to room temperature

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugars, then add the butter and beat until well combined. Add the peanut butter and beat until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture and finally the chocolate chips.

Pour in the melted chocolate and mix with a wooden spoon until marbled. Drop the dough in 3-TBSP. mounds 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Top with one whole peanut. Bake fore 23 minutes, or until just set but still soft. Cool completely