Choco Cut Out Cookies

Preparation

• Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and sugar until smooth.
• Beat in the egg.
• Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients to form a soft dough.
• Divide dough into 2 pieces, flatten and wrap in plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 375.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness.
• Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
• Dough is sticky so be sure to add more flour to the rolling surface as needed.
• Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
• Makes 2 to 3 dozen cookies depending on the size.