PAULA DEEN'S CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIES

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I've never seen these before, but sounded good. She frosted her cookies with pink icing. From Paula's magazine Jan/Feb 2006. Prep time includes chill time.

Provided by IAcupcake

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat butter until soft and creamy. Gradually add sugar, beat well. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, mix well. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease cookie sheets.
  • Divide dough in half, roll 1 portion on a well floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters and place on sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar, if desired. Repeat with 2nd portion.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, cool 2 minutes on sheets, then move to wire racks. When completely cooled, decorate with icing.
  • For the icing, whisk together all the ingredients, add food coloring as desired. Makes 3/4 cup.

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