Chocolate Cutout Cookies

Okay, first off, I'm sorry I don't know how to post in the dessert section. I think my recipe will be glaring at all on the front page. Anyhow, I did an Internet search for Halloween cookies and this came up with the suggestion of using it for bats and other spooky cookies. I tried it and they were really good. Even better is that instead of using frosting, I melted some white chocolate chips and drizzled it over the cookies, then decorated them with tiny M&Ms and candy corn. Give it a try!

Chocolate Cutout Cookies

1 1/2 C flour
3/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 t baking powder
1/8 t salt
3/4 C softened butter
1 1/4 C sugar
1 egg

1. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients to form a soft dough. Divide into 2 pieces, flatten, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

2. Preheat oven to 375. On a lightly floured surface (use cocoa powder instead of flour if you don't want to see the white), roll the dough to 1/8 inch thick and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.

3. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before placing on wire rack.

4. DECORATE!!!