Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt and the baking soda, set aside.

Step 3

Add the butter and the chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Heat until melted, 30 to 60 seconds.

Step 4

Stir in the sugar, eggs and the vanilla until blended.

Step 5

Stir in the remaining dry ingredients just until combined.

Step 6

Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the baking sheet 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake for 12 minutes.