Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies III

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Gently melt 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Alternatively, melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and freeze until firm enough to handle, about 20-30 minutes. This prevents the cookies from spreading too thin while baking. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Roll the chilled dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in confectioners' sugar, coating completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Place the sugared cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)