Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup (172g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
• 3/4 cup (63g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder (or dutch process)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

FOR DECORATING

• My easy icing or royal icing with meringue powder (I used the royal icing)
• Assorted sprinkles

Directions:

1. In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute on medium speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and beat on medium high speed until fluffy and light in color. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract on high speed. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
2. Sift the flour and cocoa powder together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the baking powder and salt until combined. On low speed, slowly mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
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