Directions

Directions

Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add egg and vanilla bean paste. Mix until just incorporated.

Gradually add flour and cocoa powder, and mix until dough forms and pulls away from the bowl. Divide dough into two even discs and wrap in cling wrap, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough, and cut out cookies into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Freeze or chill for 15 minutes before baking.

Bake for 12-14 minutes on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cool cookies 30 minutes minimum on a wire cooling rack before decorating.