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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and instant espresso powder.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.