Recipe: Chocolate Hanukkah Stars (Cookies)

Chocolate Hanukkah Stars (Cookies)
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: Food staff Dallas Morning News 12/4/96

1/2 c (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 c sugar
2 eggs
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
confectioners' sugar

In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and eggs on medium speed of electric mixer. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture beating until well blended. Cover; refrigerate dough until firm enough to handle. Preheat oven to 350 F. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness; cut with star-shaped cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, or until no imprint remains when touched lightly in center. Cool 1 minute; remove cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.