INGREDIENTS
8 oz
dark chocolate, chopped (I used 4 ounces from a Trader Joe’s 72% Pound Plus Bar and 4 ounces from a Dark Chocolate Pound Plus Bar)
1/4 cup
unsalted butter
3
large eggs
3/4 cup
granulated sugar
2
teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup
all-purpose flour
2 tbsp
unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 tsp
instant espresso granules, optional but highly recommended (see below for explanation)
1/4 tsp
baking powder
salt, optional and to taste
1 cup
semi-sweet chocolate chips