Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• ⅔ cups natural cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon instant coffee grounds (optional)
• 1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon table salt
• 8 oz semisweet or dark chocolate bar (chopped into small pieces)

Steps

1. 1

   Place butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted.

2. 2

   Immediately add cocoa powder and instant coffee (if using) and whisk until well-combined.

3. 3

   Add sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk vigorously until thoroughly combined and batter is smooth.

4. 4

   In a separate, medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. 5

   Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet until completely combined.

6. 6

   Add chopped chocolate and stir until well distributed.

7. 7

   Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Once dough has chilled, scoop into 3 Tablespoon-sized scoops (60g) (for more uniform cookies, roll between your palms into smooth balls) and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2” (5cm) apart.

9. 9

   Transfer to center rack of 350F (175C) oven and bake for 9-11 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.