Ingredients

  • 6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 Tbs. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbs. brewed strong coffee
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 18 tsp. salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Method

  • Melt chocolate chips and butter in top of double boiler over boiling water and medium-low heat, stirring to blend.
  • Stir in brown sugar, vanilla and coffee.
  • Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat whole egg, egg whites and granulated sugar until light and thick, for about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce speed to low, and slowly add melted chocolate mixture.
  • Beat in flour/cocoa mixture.
  • Transfer to a smaller bowl, cover and refrigerate for about 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Lightly spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto cookie sheet, placing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, or until center of cookie sets.
  • Remove from oven, and cool on wire racks.