These cookies are a chocolate lover's dream, featuring a rich chocolate base and an abundance of chocolate chips.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Ensure your oven is fully preheated before baking for even cooking.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Sifting the dry ingredients can help avoid lumps.
In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Ensure the eggs are fully mixed in for a smooth batter.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Reserve some chocolate chips to press onto the cookies before baking for a prettier appearance.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
Check the cookies at 8 minutes to avoid overbaking.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling on the sheet helps the cookies firm up slightly.