Serves: 2
Total Calories: 1,261

1 3/4 cups flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ground
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable shortening solid
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg large
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting (optional)

Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon set aside.

Beat sugar, shortening, butter, egg, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl with electric mixer until well blended. On low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 3 hours.

Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough at a time to 1/4 -inch thickness. Dip cutters in flour and cut cookies. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool cookies on wire racks. If desired, decorate with frosting. Store loosely covered if decorated otherwise store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 2
Total Calories: 1,261
Calories from Fat: 588

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