Ingredients

  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 34 cups semisweet chocolate morsels, divided
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 12 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 12 cups all-purpose flour
  • 12 cup white chocolate chips
  • 14 cup milk chocolate chips

Method

  • Combine unsweetened chocolate, 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate morsels and the espresso granules in a heavy saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring, until chocolate melts.
  • Cool.
  • Beat butter and sugar at medium speed until creamy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
  • Stir melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then gradually stir in flour.
  • Stir in remaining 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels, and the white and milk chocolate morsels.
  • Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass or use a cookie stamp (dip in flour to prevent sticking).
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cool for 15 to 20 seconds on baking sheet then move to rack to finish cooling.