Ingredients
2 1/4 cups (270 grams) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (20 grams) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder (such as Hershey’s Special Dark)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (226 grams or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups (320 grams) light brown sugar
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
1/2 cup (85 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup (90 grams) dark chocolate espresso bites or chocolate-covered espresso beans (if using beans, roughly chop them into small pieces), plus more for garnish if desired
Smoked flaky sea salt, for garnish
Melted white chocolate, for garnish (optional)