These cookies are scrumptious!
2 1/2 sticks room temperature butter
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
3/4 Cup Dutch process cocoa powder
2 Cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
White Sanding Sugar for garnish
In a large bowl, add the butter and sugar and cream together with a hand mixer. Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix until combined. In a medium bowl, mix the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients and continue mixing until incoporated.
Roll the dough into 2 logs that are about 2 inches high and 1 foot long. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice cookies into 1/2 inch pieces and shape into balls. Roll in sanding sugar. Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 10 minutes.