Devil’s Food Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix well.

5. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using.

7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

10. Once cooled, indulge in the rich and chocolaty goodness of Devil’s Food Chocolate Cookies!

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