Double Chocolate Cookies with Melted Butter and Chocolate Chips

1Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder (¼ cup), baking soda (¼ teaspoon), and salt (¼ teaspoon).

3Melt the butter and chocolate chips in a double boiler until smooth and well combined.

4Add the melted butter and chocolate mixture to the sugars and mix until light and fluffy.

5Add the vanilla extract (½ teaspoon) and egg (1 large) to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.

6Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

7Fold in the melted chocolate chips.

8Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

9If desired, top each cookie with extra chocolate chips before baking.

10Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

11Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.