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Make the Cookies In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the butter with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt and vanilla until smooth.
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Add the flour and cocoa and beat at low speed just until incorporated, then beat in the cream until smooth.
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Turn the dough out onto a work surface and roll it into two 16- inch-long ropes.
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Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
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Make the Cookies Preheat the oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut the cookie dough into 2-inch logs and arrange them on the baking sheet.
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Bake for 20 minutes, until the tops crack lightly and the cookies are firm to the touch.
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Transfer the baking sheet to a rack and let the cookies cool completely.
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Meanwhile, Make the Frosting In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the softened cream cheese with the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and heavy cream until smooth.
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Beat in the melted chocolate.
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Meanwhile, Make the Frosting Spread the frosting on each of the cookies in lengthwise strips to resemble the bark of a tree.
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Return the cookies to the baking sheet and let stand at room temperature until the frosting firms up, about 2 hours.
