Chocolate Fudge Cookies

Method

1. 1

   Melt chocolate and butter

   Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Whisk eggs and sugar

   In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and caster sugar vigorously for 2–3 minutes until pale and slightly thickened. Add vanilla.

3. 3

   Combine

   Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and fold together. Sift in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Fold until just combined.

4. 4

   Rest

   The batter will be very loose. Let it rest for 20 minutes — it will thicken to a scoopable consistency.

5. 5

   Bake

   Preheat oven to 180°C. Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto lined trays. Bake for 9–10 minutes. They will look underdone and crackled on top — perfect.