ooey-gooey double chocolate

courtesy of: milk
submitted by: missi
yield 18 cookies

*tip: read entire recipe before beginning

- 1/4lb unsweetened chocolate {4oz}
- 4tbsp butter {1/2 stick}
- 3 eggs
- 1c sugar
- 2tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2c flour
- 2tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2tsp baking powder
- 1/2tsp salt
- 1lb bittersweet chocolate {chunks or chips}

1. in a bowl, set over a pot of simmering water, melt the unsweetened chocolate then melt the butter. {if doubling the recipe, melt the butter 1/2 stick at a time}. remove from heat and cool slightly.

2. in a bowl with the paddle attachment {or using a fork}, combine the eggs, vanilla, and sugar. mix until just incorporated and set aside.

3. sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl and set aside.

4. add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture and combine. stir in the sifted dry ingredients and mix until just combined, then add the bittersweet chocolate.

5. cover dough with saran wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

6. preheat oven to 350. line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

7. grease your hands and divide dough into 18 portions and roll into balls. bake 2-3 inches apart for 12 minutes, turning the pan around halfway through. place the cookies, still on the parchment paper on a wire rack to cool. they will be very soft.

image: pragmatic