Ingredients

12tbspunsalted butter,softened

1½cupssugar

½cupbrown sugar,light or dark, tightly packed

4large eggs

2tspvanilla extract

2½cupsall-purpose flour

1cupnatural cocoa powder

1tbspbaking powder

¾tspsalt

1cupmini chocolate chips

2cupspowdered sugar,for rolling

Preparation

Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, one at a time, stirring until completely combined. Stir in vanilla extract.

In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until completely combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

After chilling, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Roll dough into 1½ tablespoon-sized balls with your hands and roll thoroughly in powdered sugar. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.

Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying.