1/2tspinstant coffeeor 2 tbsp very strong coffee (optional)
2ozbrown sugar
5ozgranulated sugarincrease this by 1 oz if you like the cookies a little sweeter
2eggs
1tspvanilla
1.2ozof AP flour
1tbspcocoa powder
1/2tspof sea salt flakesoptional, plus extra to sprinkle on top
1/2tspbaking powder
Chocolate chipsoptional
Instructions
Melt the butter, coffee and the chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl, while stirring frequently (over a bain-marie/double boiler or in the microwave). Let it cool.
While the chocolate is cooling, mix the eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt well together using a hand-held beater. Mix the eggs for about 3-4 minutes until the eggs are thick and pale in color. This is really important to get that beautiful crackly top.
Add the cooled chocolate to the egg mix and use the hand mix to incorporate it in to the egg mix.
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together.
Mix the flour into the chocolate and egg mix, until just combined.
Transfer the batter into the freezer until it's firm but easy to scoop (about 30 minutes), or to the fridge for about an hour till firm enough to form scoops.
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Line 2 cookie trays with parchment paper.
Use a cooking scoop to scoop the cookie batter onto the cookie trays (2 tbsp cookie scoop) - give them enough space to spread and bake (I did 6 cookies on each tray).
Optional step - sprinkle some sea salt flakes on the cookie dough (this enhances the deep chocolate flavor)
Optional step - evenly stud the cookie dough balls with some chocolate chips.
Bake cookies in preheated oven for 9 - 10 minutes (exact time will vary slightly according to your oven). The cookies will look puffed up and the top will become crinkly and cracked. Cookies will flatten out as they cool.
Remove from the oven. They will be very soft straight out of the oven, so let them cool down a little before you transfer them to a wire rack to cool down further. Enjoy!