Chocolate Christmas Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F/170CPrepare 2 cookie sheets with baking paper

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips on medium power in 30-second intervals until just melted.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy. Add melted chocolate and mix until combined. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix to combine well.

Step 4

Add the dry ingredients and mix until blended.

Step 5

Chill 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 6

Place ½ cup of the sprinkles onto a plate.  Roll the dough between your palms into 1-inch balls, roll into the sprinkles, place onto a prepared cookie sheet 2 inches apart, and bake 12 to 14 minutes.

Step 7

Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before placing them on a wire rack to cool completely.