Grammy's Chocolate Cookies

Grammy's Chocolate Cookies

Makes approximately 5 dozen.

Cookie #8 of The Little Lady's "12 Days of Christmas Cookies."

Adapted from Martha Stewart Living

2 c. plus 2 T. all-purpose flour

3/4 c. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder

1 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

2 c. sugar

2-1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

2 t. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

In a mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat to combine. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture; beat to combine.

Drop dough onto baking sheets (about 2 T. each in size) and bake 9-10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.