Delicious Chocolate Cookies with Impressive Patterns

Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly and rise perfectly. While the oven heats up, you can work on preparing your cookie dough.

In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and baking powder. Whisk them together until they are well blended. This step is crucial for achieving a uniform texture in your cookies.

In a separate larger bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter until it's creamy. Gradually add in the sugar mixture until fully combined. This should form a light and fluffy consistency that adds a delightful texture to your cookies.

Now, add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat well until everything is nicely incorporated. These ingredients will give your cookies a rich flavor and moist texture.

Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tougher cookies. If the dough seems too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour until it's manageable.

Take small portions of dough and roll them into balls. You can use a cookie cutter or simply a fork to create patterns on top of each cookie. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they have enough space to spread out while baking.

Once shaped, bake your cookies in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are just set around the edges but still soft in the center. Remember, they will continue to cook a little after being removed from the oven.

After baking, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them firm up a bit while still retaining their special chocolate softness. Once cooled, serve and enjoy your delightful chocolate cookies!