Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Position a rack in the upper and lower third of the oven and heat to 350 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Spray evenly with cooking spray.

3. Step 3

   In a microwave-safe bowl heat the butter and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips together on 50 percent power in 20-second increments until melted. Remove from the microwave and whisk until smooth.

4. Step 4

    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a handheld mixer, add the butter-chocolate mixture, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, water, and vanilla, and mix on low speed until well combined.

5. Step 5

   Sift the flour , cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of the stand mixer and mix on low until well combined, careful not to over mix. Fold in the remaining 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips.

6. Step 6

   Using a medium cookie scoop, arrange the dough on the prepared baking sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart. Sprinkle with flaky salt, if desired.

7. Step 7

   Bake until the edges are set and the center is puffed, shiny, and still soft to the touch, about 12 minutes. Do not overbake.

8. Step 8

   Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheets for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.