Chocolate Cinnamon Cut-Outs

Ingredients:

• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

Add flour mixture; mix on low speed until thoroughly combined. Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic. Chill at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets; refrigerate until firm, 15 minutes. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until crisp but not darkened. Cool on wire racks; decorate as desired.

Submitted By: Betsy
Original Source: www.marthastewart.com

Comments:
These have a delicate texture and a strong cocoa taste.