Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Place the softened butter and sugars in a large bowl. Beat together at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce speed to low and beat in the vanilla at low speed. Beat in the eggs, one at a time

Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Pour the flour mixture into the butter mixture gradually while beating until a smooth dough is formed.

Step 6

Mix in the chocolate chips using a wooden spatula.

Step 7

Drop the spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a cookie sheet, setting them 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a serving plate. Enjoy with a glass of milk.