Step 1

Take butter and eggs out of the refrigerator and leave it on the counter to get to room temperature for 30-45 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325° and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Beat butter and sugars together for a couple of minutes in an electric mixer on medium-high speed.

Step 4

Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl and beat for another minute.

Step 5

Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl again and beat in eggs and vanilla extract on medium speed.

Step 6

Lower speed to low and add flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Beat just until combined.

Step 7

Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl and use a spatula to make sure that all ingredients are evenly mixed.

Step 8

Scoop cookie dough with a cookie scoop (you can use #50 (or #cookie scoop). Quickly but gently roll it into a ball and gently press to flatter it only slightly.

Step 9

Add some white granulated sugar into a shallow bowl and roll each cookie ball in it to coat the outside.

Step 10

Place cookie dough balls on prepared cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Step 11

Bake for 15-17 minutes, depending on the size of the cookie.

Step 12

Cool cookies on a wire rack.

Step 13

Repeat with remaining batches of cookies.