Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies in Steps

• Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cookies bake evenly and achieve that perfect texture.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This step is crucial for evenly distributing the leavening agent and cocoa powder throughout the flour, ensuring a consistent flavor and texture.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugars. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
• Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
• Gently fold in 1 1/3 cups of dark chocolate chips using a spatula. The dough will be thick and rich, packed with delicious chocolate.
• Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.