Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (11 1/2 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chunks
  • Mocha Frosting
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/4 cup hot strong brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • Other
  • powdered sugar (optional)

Method

  • In a bowl, mix the first 4 ingredients together; set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and next 3 ingredients together until creamy.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  • Gradually add in flour mixture, beating on low speed until blended.
  • Fold in chocolate chunks.
  • Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined cookie sheets.
  • Bake in preheated 350° oven for 10-12 minutes or until puffy.
  • Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes; remove to wire racks, and let cool 30 minutes or until completely cool.
  • Make frosting: stir together the first 4 frosting ingredients until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until creamy.
  • Spread cookies with Mocha Frosting.
  • Dust evenly with powdered sugar, if desired.