Deluxe Double-Chocolate Cookies

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0; butter a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

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   Pour water to a depth of about 2 inches in a saucepan; place over medium heat and bring to a simmer.

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   Put the chocolate into a stainless steel bowl that will rest securely in the rim of the pan and place it over, not touching, the water.

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   Make sure the bowl is completely dry before you add the chocolate and that no moisture gets into the chocolate.

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   Heat, stirring occasionally, just until the chocolate melts and is smooth; remove from heat and let cool.

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   In a bowl, stir the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together; set aside.

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   Using a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat the butter on med-high speed until creamy.

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   Slow add the sugar; mix until the mixture is completely smooth and soft (scrape down sides of bowl as needed).

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   Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until incorporated before adding the next egg.

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    Beat in the salt and vanilla, then add the melted chocolate; beat until incorporated.

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    Add in the milk and beat until combined.

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    Finally, add in the flour mixture; beat on low until incorporated.

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    Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.

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    Bake about 7 minutes, until cookies are just barely firm on top when lightly touched but are still very soft underneath.

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    They will get firmer as they cool; transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.