Top Secret Chocolate Cookies

Make 2 1/2 dozen.

Ingredients :

• 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 
• 2 cups sugar 
• 2 large eggs 
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 
• 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder 
• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• White Sanding sugar, for garnish

Directions :

1. In a large bowl, add the butter and sugar and cream together with a hand mixer. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until combined. In a medium bowl, mix the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients and continue mixing until incorporated.
2. Roll the dough into 2 logs that are about 2-inches high and 1-foot long. Wrap them in waxed paper and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Once thoroughly chilled, slice the cookies into 1/2-inch thick rounds and cover with sanding sugar. Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
5. Remove to a wire rack to cool.