Merlin’s Mad-Good Dark Chocolate Cookies

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

• Preheat oven to 375°F

Step 2

• In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt

Step 3

• In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa, and vanilla extract until creamy

Step 4

* Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition

Step 5

• Beat in flour mixture gradually

Step 6

• Stir in morsels

Step 7

• Drop onto ungreased baking sheets by rounded tablespoon

Step 8

• Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 9

Makes about 4 ½ dozen cookies