Because Baking is Creative: Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

It's almost the weekend! That means that you get your weekly dose of sweetness from Lilly & Louise (and a photo, so then you'll really want to make it)! I had a hankering to bake (surprise!) and after taking inventory of the ingredients at hand, I happened to have enough of each to make these yummy chocolaty chocolate things. Please note: you'll need a cold glass of milk with which to consume this goodness--and even better if you consume said goodness when warm!

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
from Real Simple

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk-chocolate chips
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Heat oven to 350° F.

Cream the butter and sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed. Lower to medium speed and add the egg and vanilla. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. On low speed, add the dry mixture to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Form the dough into approximately 1 1/2-inch balls. Place on parchment- or foil-lined baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake until centers are just set, about 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.