Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
In the stand mixer beat lightly, softened butter, eggs, molasses, sugar and vanilla until well combined. Add rye sourdough and beat stir until combined
Sift whole wheat flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and add to the batter. Stir until combined
Add dried fruit and chocolate chips, mix to combine. do not over beat at this stage
remove from the mixer and spoon in to a parchment lined baking sheet. IT is a wet batter.
Spoon the cookie batter in to a cookie sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cookies are set and firm