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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips in a saucepan. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Add granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the cooled chocolate mixture. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
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Sift together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Stir into the wet ingredients until thoroughly combined and a uniform batter forms.
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Scoop tablespoon portions of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing each mound about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until cookies are just set around the edges. Allow to cool completely on a rack.
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Top each cooled cookie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Garnish with a cherry before serving immediately.