Ingredients
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup chocolate chunks, optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Melt chocolate chips and butter together until smooth, then cool slightly.
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Whisk sugars and eggs until pale and slightly thickened, then add vanilla.
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Stir melted chocolate into egg mixture until glossy.
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Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt separately, then fold into batter.
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Scoop batter onto baking sheets, spacing evenly apart.
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Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until tops are crackled.
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Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
For intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark cocoa powder.
Chilling the dough helps keep the cookies thick and chewy.
Slightly underbaking ensures a gooey center—don’t overdo it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: cooking
- Cuisine: American