Ingredients

The following ingredients have 48 Servings
  • 1 1/4 cups butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instruction

  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, sifted cocoa, espresso powder and salt together. Add to creamed mixture. Mix until combined. The dough will be thick.
  • Roll the dough into 2 logs approximately 2 inches high and 12 inches long. Wrap in wax paper and chill for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice chilled dough in 1/2 inch rounds and put on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover heavily with sanding sugar.
  • Bake 9-10 minutes. Do not over bake. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight covered container.