Ingredients:
- 1 stick salted butter, cubed
- 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa power
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4. tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 c. powdered sugar
Directions:
- Combine the butter and chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over a saucepan filled with a few inches of simmering water over low heat. Let melt, 3 to 4 minutes, then stir until smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan and let cool slightly
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking sods, and salt in a medium bowl and whist to combine and get rid of any lumps
- Combine the brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl. Beat content with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the melted chocolate mixture and beat until combined. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture and beat until just combined, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Cover the dough and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar into a shallow bowl and the powdered sugar in a second shallow bowl. Scoop the dough into balls (about 1 tablespoon each). Roll first in the granulated sugar, then in the powdered sugar to coat completely. Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake until the tops of the cookies are cracked and the edges are firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then remove to racks to cool completely.
Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond (The Pioneer Woman)