Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, plus
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening, plus
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
granulated sugar, for rolling
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Blend well.
Cover dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Scoop about two tablespoons of dough, roll into a large ball, then roll in granulated sugar.
Place ball of dough onto a baking sheet.
Flatten ball with the palm of your hand to about 1/4-inch thick.
Sprinkle a little extra sugar on top.
Repeat process with the rest of the dough, placing them 2-inches apart once flattened.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Make sure you not over bake!
Remove cookies from oven and leave on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, before transfering to a wire rack to cool completely.
Servings: 13
Time preparation: 45 min.
Time total: 65 min.