Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

• butter↗3⁄4 cup

  softened

• sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• brown sugar↗1⁄2 cup

  packed

• pure vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• eggs↗2
• all-purpose flour↗1 3⁄4 cups
• cocoa↗1⁄2 cup

  (dutch processed is best)

• baking soda↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• baking powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• semi-sweet chocolate chips↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream the butter and sugars. Add the vanilla and eggs, then the dry ingredients, beating just until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.

2. 2

   Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

3. 3

   Bake at 375 degrees F for 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. 4

   The batter is very stiff, but makes a rich and gooey cookie if you don't overbake.