Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 20 ounces semisweet chocolate bars (cut into bite sized chunks, divided use)
  • 1/4 cup butter (cut into slices)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instruction

  • Place 8 ounces of chocolate chunks and the butter in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave the chocolate mixture in 30 second increments until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until smooth.
  • Place the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla extract in the bowl of a mixer. Beat for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture, beat until smooth.
  • Add the flour, salt and baking powder to the bowl. Mix until just combined.
  • Stir in 3/4 of the remaining chocolate chunks, reserving the rest for later use.
  • Cover the bowl and chill the dough for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with nonstick baking mats or parchment paper.
  • Form the dough into 2 tablespoon sized balls. Place each ball 2-3 inches apart on the baking sheets. Press the reserved chocolate chunks into the top of each cookie dough ball.
  • Bake one sheet of cookies at a time for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are set.
  • Cool the cookies on the sheet for 10 minutes. then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for 5 days.