Chocolate Farmyard Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Additional sugar, optional
• 1 cup white frosting

1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and chocolate; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.Cover and chill for 2-3 hours or until firm.
2. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into animal shapes. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased
3. . Sprinkle with sugar if desired.
4. Bake at 350u0b0 for 9-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Frost as desired.

butter, sugar, eggs, chocolate, flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, sugar, white frosting

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-farmyard-cookies/ (may not work)