"Those" Chocolate Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Place a metal bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water and add the first three ingredients.
2. 2
   Cook over low heat, stirring, until they are almost melted, then remove from heat.
3. 3
   Continue to stir until they have all melted and the mixture is smooth.
4. 4
   Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
5. 5
   In another large bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar, using a mixer, for approximately 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Add the espresso power if using (I like these better without), also the vanilla, and beat for 2 additional minutes.
7. 7
   Stir in the melted chocolate until it is evenly mixed, then add the flour/baking powder/salt mixture.
8. 8
   When that is smooth, fold in the chocolate chips.
9. 9
   Refrigerate the batter for 20-25 minutes.
10. 10
    Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
11. 11
    Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper.
12. 12
    Drop chilled batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the parchment lined cookie sheets about 2-inches apart.
13. 13
    Bake cookies, one baking sheet at a time, for approximately 8-10 minutes.
14. 14
    When done, cookies may appear cracked and shiny on top.
15. 15
    Allow cookies to rest for a few minutes, the place on a cookie rack to complete cooling.
16. 16
    Store any cooking you are not eating right away in the freezer or refrigerator, not the cookie jar.