Double Chocolate Cookies with Melted Butter and Chocolate Chips

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

2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

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

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

5.Add the vanilla extract and egg to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.

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

7.Fold in the melted chocolate chips.

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

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

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

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