Chocolate Cut-Outs

Ingredients

• 2 ³⁄₄ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 2 ¹⁄₂ tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup butter
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp milk

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
2. Whisk together first four ingredients. Set aside.
3. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing until smooth. Stir in milk.
5. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture, beating until smooth.
6. Roll dough out on a lightly floured work surface. Cut and place on Sheet Pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 10 minutes, then bake for 12–15 minutes.
7. Cool before decorating.