These cookies came out amazingly well; certainly much better than my last batch. There are three different chocolates in these delectable treats - unsweetened cocoa powder, chopped up bittersweet chocolate, and a handful of semi sweet chocolate chips - enough to satisfy any chocolate lover's craving (because that was, inevitably, my main reason for baking these in the first place). They are incredibly rich in flavor; I was very pleased. I think it would be interesting to add a little espresso or coffee to the recipe next time, for an extra kick!

Triple Chocolate Cookies
(adapted from Ellie Krieger of the Food Network)

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional (I used 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt)
1/3 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate bar
1/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, mash together the butter and sugars until well combined. Add the oil and egg and beat until creamy. Mix in the vanilla.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Stir in the white and semi-sweet chocolate chips, and mix well.

Using a tablespoon, scoop the batter onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.

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