Scrumptious Double Chocolate Cookies

This recipe is for the chocolate lovers! These are chewy, rich, and absolutely delicious!

Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup butter, softened

• 1 scant cup granulated sugar

• 1 scant cup light brown sugar, packed

• 1 large egg

• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1⁄4 cup cocoa powder + 2 tablespoons

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until smooth and light.

3. Add the egg and vanilla extract in and beat until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the creamed butter mixture. Fold in chocolate chips.

6. Refrigerate dough for 20-30 minutes.

7. Roll batter into balls (approximately a tablespoon of batter), and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

8. Bake in preheated oven for 9-10 minutes.

9. Let baked cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes, then remove and place on a wire rack.

10. Top with a vanilla icing (optional).