Chocolate Cookies

Thick & rich versions of chocolate cookies.

• Ready In: 14 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 12 Cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1  large egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup  cocoa
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  chips

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. In large mixer bowl; cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
4. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually blend into creamed mixture. (Optional) Stir in peanut butter or chocolate chips.
5. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-9 minutes. (Do not overbake; cookies will be soft. They will puff while baking.).
6. Let cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet onto wire rack. Cool completely.