INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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2 large eggs
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1/2 teaspoon of vanilla (optional)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder OR Dutch processed
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
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1 1/2 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
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1 teaspoon shortening or butter