Ingredients

• Unsalted butter - 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
• Confectioners' sugar - 1 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - 2 cups
• Cocoa powder - ½ cup
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F).

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth and fluffy.

3. 3.

   Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. 4.

   In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

5. 5.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

6. 6.

   Divide the dough in half, and shape each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter.

7. 7.

   Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

8. 8.

   Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

9. 9.

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are firm.

10. 10.

    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Facts