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Chocolate Truffle Cookies

These cookies are SUPER chocolatey. I mean really rich. A little chew on the outside and super soft on the inside. Almost gooey. It’s just how I like my cookies.

Prep time: 10 min + chill time  |  Cook time: 10 min  |  Total: 20 min + chill time

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Ingredients

2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate and butter for 30 seconds at a time. Stir until smooth. . Cool 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs 2 minutes. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla.
3. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into the chocolate mixture. Stir in remaining chocolate chips. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to handle, at least 1-2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 350°. With lightly floured hands, shape dough into 1 inch balls and place onto a Silpat lined baking sheet. Bake until lightly puffed and set, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 3 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.

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