Buttery White Chocolate Chip Cocoa Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound (about 2 cups) white chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350º F, position oven rack in the middle of oven and line 1-2 baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl or mixer, cream together butter and sugars on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until fluffy and lightened in color.
3. Reduce speed and add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda, and mix until incorporated, then fold in white chocolate chips.
5. Begin forming 1 1/2-2 tablespoons cookie dough into balls and place them on baking sheet(s).
6. Place in oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden. (Centers will still be soft.)
7. Remove from oven and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.