Chocolate Message Cookies

• 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg

1. In a mixing bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
2. Cream butter and brown sugar together.
3. Add vanilla and egg; beat until well combined.
4. Slowly add in flour mixture in thirds.
5. Place dough in a plastic zip lock bag or wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
6. Dust surface with cocoa powder and roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
7. Preheat oven to 350F.
8. Cut out desired shapes and place on baking sheet.
9. Bake for 8-10 mins, until edges are just slightly browned.
10. Cool completely on wire rack.
11. Decorate as desired.
12. I drizzled melted colored candy melts and white chocolate over mine.

flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, egg

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/342817-chocolate-message-cookies (may not work)