Ingredients:

  • 113g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 200g granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 5ml vanilla extract
  • 45g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 125g all-purpose flour
  • 2g baking powder
  • 1.5g salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla, whisking vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture looks pale, glossy, and slightly thickened.
  4. Sift the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt directly into the wet ingredients.
  5. Using a spatula, gently fold the mixture together until no streaks of flour remain, being careful not to over-mix.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are set and the tops have developed a shiny, crackled appearance, but the centers still look slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack.