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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 6" bowl with parchment paper; set aside.
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In a small microwave safe bowl, add 2 ounces chocolate chips. Microwave for 30 seconds; stir chocolate. Repeat until chocolate is melted and smooth.
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In a medium bowl, beat egg white with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add 1/3 cup powdered sugar to egg white, and beat until smooth and creamy.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup powdered sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
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Add cocoa powder mixture to egg white mixture in two additions. Beat until just combined after each addition.
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Add lukewarm melted chocolate, remaining chocolate chips, and 1/8 cup nuts. Stir to combine. Mixture will become very stiff, and have a dry texture.
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Press dough into prepared dish. If needed, spray you hand with a little non-stick cooking spray to make it easier to manipulate the dough. Place remaining nuts around top of dough and gently press into dough.
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Bake for 15 minutes. Dough will look a little puffed up and slightly lighter in color when ready.
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Remove from oven and leave cookie in dish for 10 minutes. Using parchment paper, lift cookie out of dish and place on cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut cookie into 8 wedges. Serve if a big glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.