Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a stand or hand-held mixer, cream together the Butter and Sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the Vanilla and then the Eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
- Add in Flour 1 cup at a time and mix until well incorporated.
- To the dough, mix in the Baking Powder, Salt and Espresso Powder (if using).
- Add the Cocoa Powder, 1 Tbsp at a time until completely mixed in.
- Pour the cooled **melted Chocolate into dough and mix well.
- Now fold in the Chocolate chips/chunks.
- Using either a Tbsp or Cookie Scoop, drop the dough about 2 inches apart on the parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Bake in a pre-heated 350°F oven for 12 - 15 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can omit the espresso powder if desired, or for a stronger flavor double the amount.If you like a nutty crunch, you can add 1/2 cup of toasted Walnuts or Pecans.**You can melt the chocolate either in the microwave using 30 seconds intervals until completely melted, or melt in a bowl that's been set over a saucepan of simmering water (but not touching the water) and stirred until shiny and smooth then cooled slightly.**
