CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIES

5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder 2/3 cup cocoa

2 cups butter, softened

1-1/2 cups sugar

4 eggs

1 tablespoons vanilla extract sugar

Yield: 4 dozen cookies or 2 cookie bars

Temperature: 350°F/177°C

Bake Time: 12-15 minutes

Combine flour, baking powder and cocoa in a bowl and set aside. Attach the Beaters and cream butter on Speed 5 for 2 minutes. Add sugar and beat on Speed 5 for 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and continue to mix on Speed 5 for 2 minutes. Eject Beaters and attach Cookie Dough Hooks. Add half of the flour mixture and beat on Speed 3, gradually adding remaining flour mixture. Mix on Speed 3 for 2 minutes. Shape into

1-1/2inch balls and roll in sugar. Place onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake as directed.

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