Melt 2/3 cup of chocolate chips in a small microwave safe bowl (about 45 seconds) and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool a bit.
In a medium bowl, sift the dry ingredients together, flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder and set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Add in egg and mix until fully incorporated.
Add in vanilla and melted chocolate and mix on low until combined.
Add in the dry ingredients mix on low until combined. Do not over mix.
Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Using a portion scoop, make even size rounds about the size of a golf ball.