Double Dark Chocolate Merlot Cookies

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 180°C).

In a mesh strainer set over a medium bowl, measure and add in the flour, dark cocoa powder, kosher salt and baking soda. Sift the ingredients into the bowl below and then set aside.

In bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, measure and add both sugars and the softened butter. Mix on medium-low speed for 3 to 4 minutes. Next add in the egg, vanilla extract and wine. Mix until combined.

Gradually add in a little of the dry ingredients into the wet and mix well, scraping down the sides as you go. Mixing until just combined. Lastly, add in the dark chocolate chips and mix on low-speed until incorpoorated.

Using 1½ tablespoon scoop to measure, drop rounded spoonfuls of the dark chocolate merlot cookie batter on to a silicone mat lined pan. Place them about 2-inches apart from one another, and slide the cookie sheet onto the middle rack of your preheated oven. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are crisp.

Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before using a spatula to transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Repeat with the remaining cookie doough.

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