Waffle Iron Chocolate Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Melt the chocolate: In a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water (or in the microwave in 30-second intervals), melt the chopped unsweetened chocolate, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Cream sugar and butter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Combine wet ingredients: Add the slightly cooled melted chocolate and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix until well combined.

Recipe View 2 mins Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Recipe View 1 mins Preheat waffle iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. If your waffle iron isn't non-stick, lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray.

Recipe View 3 mins Bake the cookies: Drop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough into each section of the preheated waffle iron. Close the iron and bake until the cookies are set and starting to turn brown, about 2-3 minutes. Keep a close watch, as they can burn quickly.

Recipe View 1 mins Cool and decorate: Carefully remove the cookies from the waffle iron and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or frost with a simple vanilla glaze.