Mudslides

These chocolaty cookies are almost overwhelming. For even more chocolate flavor, substitute 1/2 pound of dark chocolate for 1/2 pound of the milk chocolate.

Makes: 48 cookiesHands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 30 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Makes: 48 cookies

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. unsweetened chocolate
  • 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate
  • 8 oz. semisweet chocolate
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1¾ cups sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. strong espresso
  • 1 lb. milk chocolate chips

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Melt unsweetened chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, and semisweet chocolate together with butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir every minute until smooth. Sift dry ingredients; set aside. Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, and espresso until light and fluffy. Blend in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Roll cookie dough into 1½" balls. Place on baking sheets and flatten slightly; bake 8–10 minutes. The tops will be cracked.