Dark Side Series Cookies
featuring Chef Nikki

INGREDIENTS
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2 large eggs, refrigerated
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2 cups all purpose flour
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3/4 cup light brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1teaspoon baking soda
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2 cups chocolate chunks
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1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
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2 teaspoon cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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225g semi-sweet chocolate
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113g butter
METHOD
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, corn starch and salt. Set aside.
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Combine chopped semi-sweet chocolate and butter and melt over a double boiler or in a microwave oven. Stir until smooth.
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Mix in the sugars until mostly dissolved and then bring to room temperature.
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Once cooled, mix the eggs and vanilla extract into the chocolate.
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Add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold in until well combined.
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Work in 1cup of chocolate chunks. cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes
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Preheat oven to 170 degrees C and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
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Roll the dough into ping pong sized shapes and place on the baking paper. Press down gently with the palm of your hands.
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Bake each tray in the oven for about 15 minutes until they spread out and start to crack.
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Remove cookies from the oven and press in additional chunks of chocolate while still hot. Let the cookies cook for about 15 minutes before serving.