Step 1

Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave and stir in 30-second intervals until melted. Set aside to cool before adding to the egg mixture. You can also use a double boiler for this step.

Step 2

Add the eggs, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Beat on a low speed until combined. Then increase the speed to medium and beat for an additional 4-5 minutes. The mixture should be pale and airy. Don’t miss this step or your cookies won’t be shiny or cracked.

Step 3

Mix in the chocolate mixture and vanilla extract. Beat on a low speed until combined.

Step 4

Whisk the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Add to the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula just until no lumps of flour remain.

Step 5

Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Scoop the dough and roll it into 2-tablespoon-sized balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between them. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the top cracks.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool slightly. Then, transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!