Ingredients

  • 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks. (I use vegan spread Earth Balance)
  • 3 eggs, at room temp
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder or 1 tablespoon brewed coffee
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (dark, white, semi-sweet, bittersweet, your pick)
  • 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans (optional)

Method

  • Put chopped chocolates and butter (first three ingredients) into a sauce pan over low heat and melt.
  • Once melted, remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Mix eggs, sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla.
  • Add the melted chocolate to the egg/sugar batter. Mix well.
  • Next add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the batter. Mix well.
  • Lastly, add chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Chill dough for approximately 60 minutes or until it can hold a shape.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop dough in small balls on paper - space about 1 inch apart from each other.
  • Press dough to flatten.
  • Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. No not overbake!
  • When cookies are cool, drizzle melted chocolate over top of cookies if you wish!